Baule Monkey

Title

Baule Monkey

Subject

Baule People

Description

This monkey figure is referred to as a gbekre, a brother of the buffalo spirit known as Guli. It is carved out of natural unstained wood. This figure fulfils a deity role by receiving offerings in agricultural rituals and protects the living. A stylistic characteristic for the statue to be carved with the hands open or with the hands holding a cup for receiving sacrificial offerings.

Source

The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

Files

Baule Monkey.JPG

Citation

“Baule Monkey,” Virtual AARLCC, accessed April 26, 2024, https://browardcountylibrary.omeka.net/items/show/65.