Baule Blolo or Spirit Spouse

Green stripes, white shorts, a ball at his foot and a hand across his chest.

This blolo, or spirit spouse, was carved by Baule artists of the Ivory Coast, West Africa, in wood in the 20th century. Such figures are often described as representing a partner from the spirit world, and modern dress is a familiar twist on the form. Here the young man wears a bright green striped shirt and white shorts, with chipped paint at the knee. A soccer ball sits at his boot. His dark, smooth face looks straight ahead. A black stand carries him.

About 21 inches tall. A teammate for the yellow shirt, should you want a league.