A Baule maternity figure, Ivory Coast, the smiling figure seated upon a stool and holding onto two large infants, 31.5cm; together with a standing female maternity figure, Tabwa/Bembe, Democratic Republic of Congo, scarifications to her back, cheeks and stomach, modelled holding her breasts, with pronounced belly button, 50cm
A private West Yorkshire collection.
Sold for £150
A Baule maternity figure, Ivory Coast, the smiling figure seated upon a stool and holding onto two large infants, 31.5cm; together with a standing female maternity figure, Tabwa/Bembe, Democratic Republic of Congo, scarifications to her back, cheeks and stomach, modelled holding her breasts, with pronounced belly button, 50cm
ProvenanceA private West Yorkshire collection.