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Color corrected by Pat Cagney.
Blolo Bian (spirit spouse)
Color corrected by Pat Cagney.
Color corrected by Pat Cagney.

Blolo Bian (spirit spouse)

Artist Baule peoples (Ivorian)
CultureAfrican
DateEarly- to mid-20th century
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Warner Muensterberger
Object number57.69.2
Collections
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 110
DescriptionStanding wooden carved figure of a young girl.

Label TextFemale Figure, early to mid 20th century Baule peoples, Ivorian (African) Wood, 10 in. Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA Gift of Dr. Warner Muensterberger 57.69.2 ProvenanceGift of Dr. Warner Muensterberger, December 27, 1957
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