This
maternal
image expresses
the calm dignity of the woman who finds
self-filfilment through her child.
A universal theme, mother and child
figures symbolize nourishment, family,
and the continuity of life. The standing
female displays poise, dignity and
stability. She stands as a symbol of the
eternal cycle.
The figure represents a spouse from the spirit world. Baule people believe that every person has such a spouse.
Height: 21" x Width: 4 3/4" x Depth: 4 1/2"