{"product_id":"rare-attie-atye-standing-figure-lagoon-peoples-ivory-coast","title":"Rare Attie (Atye) Standing Figure – Lagoon Peoples, Ivory Coast","description":"Product Specifications\u003cbr\u003eEthnic Group\tAttie (Atye \/ Akye) - Lagoon Peoples\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin\tIvory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial\tCarved Wood with aged patina\u003cbr\u003eHeight\t53 cm (20.8 inches)\u003cbr\u003eItem Condition\tExcellent vintage condition with natural wear consistent with age and ritual use. Please inspect  the images for a comprehensive view of the patina, carving details, and structural integrity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem Overview:\u003cbr\u003eWe are proud to offer this exceptional, hand-carved wooden figure originating from the Attie people of the coastal lagoon region of the Ivory Coast. Standing at an impressive 53 cm (20.8 inches), this piece boasts extraordinary sculptural presence and embodies the distinct aesthetic principles of Attie craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003eAs detailed in the images, the figure features a beautifully pronounced ringed neck, a traditional marker of wealth, well-being, and idealized beauty within the culture. The face is masterfully rendered with a serene expression, slit eyes, and a classic lobed coiffure. Moving down the torso (see DSCN0643.jpg), the figure displays a prominent, protruding umbilicus framed by precise geometric scarification, underscoring the deep cultural reverence for ancestral lineage and continuity.\u003cbr\u003eFigures of this nature were typically commissioned by diviners or wealthy individuals for protection, to honor spirit spouses, or to serve as focal points in shrines. The wood exhibits a deep, encrusted patina indicative of age and historical use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Alobalo\u003cbr\u003eFounded over three decades ago, Alobalo is a family-owned venture dedicated to sourcing and preserving authentic, high-quality African tribal art. We leverage our deep-rooted connections and decades of expertise to bring collectors museum-worthy pieces with rich cultural histories.","brand":"\u0026 Other Stories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48111188410594,"sku":"ALB","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/2201\/3922\/files\/4cb8e384-2edc-481c-9fc1-027dbdf199d0.jpg?v=1785364863","url":"https:\/\/www.alobalo.shop\/products\/rare-attie-atye-standing-figure-lagoon-peoples-ivory-coast","provider":"Alobalo ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}