Rare Vintage Baule Colonial Statue Wooden Man from Ivory Coast in Africa

Vintage Baule Colonial Statue Wooden Statue of Man in Suit and Tie with Briefcase and Construction Worker Engineer Hat from Ivory Coast.

From our African Collection: African Baule Colony Statue circa 1950s-1960s. Colon statues, a term derived from the French statues colon ("colon" is the French noun for a colonist), are a type of folk art that stem from this time period.

The statues often show European colonial officials such as civil servants, doctors, soldiers or technicians or Europeanized middle-class Africans. They are often characterized by decorative characteristics such as helmets, suits, official uniforms or tobacco pipes. They are painted in bright or glossy colors with vegetable-based paints. These pieces are highly collectable.

This wooden statue base measures 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 and the statue measures 13 1/2 inches tall. It is painted in a bright blue jacket, yellow tie with a black and red tie, and red shorts. He has white socks and black shoes. The man is wearing a white construction type helmet/hat and has a black briefcase. 

It is in fairly good condition with some wear consistent with age. Please see photos for pictures showing details of the painting, carving, and slight wear.