Ancient and beautiful male waka sona statuette, undoubtedly an asie usu, embodied in a scarified man with a well-coiffed and braided beard, with a rare style of movement and a look of strong presence. The treatment of the feet on his base like claws, as well as the shoulders, reminds us of the animality that lies dormant in this genius of the bush despite his human form. Baule, Ivory Coast Wood, pearl necklace and a gilded bronze jewel, old cracks (plugs), very beautiful patina of use and sacrificial H. 51 cm Provenance: Robert Duperrier Gallery, Paris