Baule HORSE Stool Antique African Furniture Ivor Coast 34", Seat Wear, Indigenous Repair, Tribal Use, Skin Oil Start Price USD 545.00 Current Price USD 545.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 18, 2008 End Time Friday, July 25, 2008 Location Santa Fe, NM See more about 'Baule HORSE Stool Antique African Furniture Ivor Coast' Description   Baule HORSE Stool Antique African Furniture Ivor Coast     A Delightful Old Baule Baoule Ulimbi Bia Horse StoolAntique African Art - Ritual Object / Dance Sculpture - Mali to Cote d'Ivoire Collected from the: Baule Baoule peoples of Cote d'Ivoire, West AfricaMaterial: Carved wood, skin oil, kaolinEstimated Period: Mid 20th centuryDimensions: 34" length, 13" height, 10" width; weight is 12.20 poundsCondition: Excellent, fine signs of age, patinated wear, burnished skin oil patina on seat indicative of tribal use. Nick at upper left ear, indigenous repair at center tail tests stable. Make special note of the serene facial expression - a sublime specimen! Please click on the photos below to fully appreciate this splendid old stool! And be sure to see the exquisite AFRICAN SCULPTURES in our eBay store! Or explore our fascinating AFRICAN FIGURES in our eBay store! Click Images to Enlarge History of the Baule Baoule Tribe of West Africa:"The Baule represent one of the most important tribes of the central Cote d'Ivoire region of West Africa . Their name is testimony to their birth - according to legend, Queen Aba Pokou led her people on an exodus towards the gold mining areas during the 18th century and had to cross a river where she was obliged to sacrifice her oldest son to the river god, thus giving her people the name Bauli, 'the son is dead'. During the 19th century, the queendom disintegrated due to internal conflicts and by the beginning of the 20th century, when the French colonials arrived, they found only a network of villages, headed by councils of venerated men.", according to Bacquart. The Baule are known for their figurative carvings of statues and masks, along with their figurative decoration of everyday objects such as doors, boxes, heddle pulleys, drum tappers, and gold and bronzes pendants and jewelry designs which clearly display a strong influence from their Akan ancestry. Cat. # dhhs3 ************************************************************************************ THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING SANTA FE AFRICAN ART !!!We strive to earn your ***** FIVE STAR ***** rating in all 4 categories! If you are not 5 star satisfied, please contact us immediately! Your Satisfaction is Unconditionally Guaranteed ! ************************************************************************************ Multiple purchases = SUBSTANTIAL savings on your shipping costs! Never a charge for handling! Important Note: UPS and USPS International request a daytime phone number for delivery, PLEASE be sure to include this information with your payment to ensure expedited service. Dimensional weight domestic rates include tracking or free Delivery Confirmation. USPS insurance is optional and highly recommended. We gladly combine shipping for multiple purchases to reduce your costs - simply email us with your Zip or Postal Code for a combined invoice, PRIOR to making payment. We Offer a Variety of Payment Methods to Meet YOUR Needs ! PayPal, bank wire transfer or deposit, money orders, and certified or personal checks are all gladly accepted. Payment is expected within 10 days of auction close. In consideration of discounts given on Best Offers accepted, we respectfully request payment be made within 3 days unless prior arrangements are made. Please contact us directly if other arrangements are necessary - we're always happy to help! Your Satisfaction is 100% Guaranteed !!! Our commitment to customer satisfaction exceeds the standard authenticity or 'as stated' guarantees you may find elsewhere. We endeavor to ensure our collectors are thrilled with each and every item they acquire! Please contact us immediately if - for any reason - you are not pleased with your selection. Your purchase price will be gladly refunded once the item is returned to us, in its original condition, within 14 days of the initial delivery date. Affordable Auction Management and Image Hosting Solutions @ inkFrog view my other auctions below:   visit my entire auction showcase Place a Bid!