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Blolo Bla (Female Spirit Spouse)

Description
Ivory Coast. Baule culture, early–mid 20th century. Wood and glass beads, height 19-1/4" (48.9 cm).

Private Objects: the Spirit Spouse
The Baule people of the Ivory Coast believe everyone lived in a spirit world before birth and left behind a spouse.

If a person has difficulty assuming their gender-specific role, a diviner may prescribe commissioning of the Spirit Spouse.

The owner cares for the statue to restore balance in their human life.
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