BAOULÉ, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire - Lot 243

BAOULÉ, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Set of 5 bronze figurative weights Representing figures: a bearded man sitting on a chair, two figures greeting each other, a man smoking a pipe and carrying pots of palm wine (broken legs), a hunter carrying a spear and trap on his head, and an old hunter holding a rifle. Marks of time and use. Dimensions: L. 4 cm to 5.5 cm A pair of bronze Lobi statuettes are included. Dimensions: L. 7.5 cm Figurative bronze weights, characteristic of Akan societies, notably the Baoulé, were used to weigh gold during trade. These representations, combining scenes of daily life and symbolic figures, testify to the rich narrative and educational value of these objects. Expert : Serge REYNES