A beautiful, ancient, scarified female waka sona statuette expressing the beauty and strength of the Baule woman, it features a beautiful braided hairstyle, traditional facial and body scarification and ornaments both carved and added in beadwork. This work shows the influence of Gouro art, the origin of sculpted Baoulé art. Baule (or Gouro), Ivory Coast Wood, cracks and slight wear from age, beautiful patina from use and ritual. Height: 41cm Provenance: Stéphane Kurc Collection, Paris Stéphane Kurc Collection, Paris