Bondoukou Fetish

Country: Ivory Coast

Material: Wood

Measurements: 8X8X49cm

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Beautiful statue sculpted by the Baulé people in a sober style with tense lines.
The queen, Abla Poku, had to lead her people to the land of Senufo. To cross the river, he sacrificed his own son. This sacrifice was the origin of the name Baule, because baouli means "the child has died."