Baule Blolo or Spirit Spouse

White shirt, blue shorts, and a stride that has just begun.

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 partners from the other world and are often given up-to-date clothing. This one wears a white shirt, blue shorts and sandals, with red arms and legs and a red face under glossy black hair. The eyes are large and carefully outlined. Paint has chipped lightly at the sandals and cuffs.

About nine inches tall. A tidy little figure with a very direct look.