Baule Blolo or Spirit Spouse

A pink vest and cream shorts, worn with real confidence.

This wooden blolo was carved by Baule artists of the Ivory Coast, West Africa, in the 20th century. Such figures are often associated with partners from the other world, and carvers frequently dress them in contemporary clothes. This tall, narrow man has his hands in his pockets, a pink vest over a cream shirt, matching cream shorts, and black shoes. His head is dark and his face is lightly painted. He stands on a rough, stone-colored base.

About sixteen inches tall. Summer, permanently.