Sculpture Baule Divination

A Blolo bian associated with Baoulé divination

This Baoulé wooden sculpture depicts a Blolo bian, meaning a spirit husband. In divination practices, this figure serves as a bridge to the blolo, the spiritual ancestral world. It thus expresses the close relationship between human existence and the spiritual realm in the Baoulé culture of Côte d’Ivoire. Offered by Versmissen, the work dates from the mid-20th century.

Crafted from natural wood, the sculpture features beige tones and measures 17 x 16 x 78 cm. Its human form gives a tangible presence to the belief that the spiritual world intervenes in the lives of the living. The figure therefore belongs to both Baoulé art and spirituality. Its subject, vertical silhouette and symbolic function make it a testament to the connections between divination, ancestors and human experience.

Baoulé Divination Sculpture Details

• Depiction of a Blolo bian spiritual husband
• Associated with Baoulé divination practices
• Carved from natural wood
• Dimensions: 17 x 16 x 78 cm
• Originating from Côte d’Ivoire