Baule Blolo or Spirit Spouse

Blue-grey shirt, white socks, and a base painted like a lawn.

Baule artists of the Ivory Coast, West Africa, carved this blolo in wood in the 20th century. Figures of this kind are commonly regarded as spirit partners and are often shown in smart modern dress. This one wears a blue-grey shirt and shorts over red arms, with black boots and white socks. The face is red under a black cap. The pale round base has been painted yellow-green on top, like a patch of grass.

About fourteen inches tall. Neat, upright and pleased with the outfit.