Baule statue, tribal art from the Ivory Coast

€ 350

Baule statue, tribal art from the Ivory Coast

€ 350

Decorative wooden sculpture of a seated man holding scepter, locally called “waka-sona”, what means “wooden creature”
These statues represent the spirit of an ancestor and emphasize his facial features, making each statue unique. They are placed in a personal shrine for seeking advice and making offerings.
Total weight of 2,4 kg
20th century tribal art from the Ivory Coast

Dimensions

12 cm wide, 16 cm deep and 52 cm high