An ancient male waka sona statuette in a fine classical style and in the style of a well-known workshop, scarified on the face, neck and body. He sports a finely sculpted and chiseled braided hairstyle and a beard ending in a cylindrical braid under his chin, and his cylindrical base is also carved with facets. Baule, Ivory Coast Wood, old erosions and missing parts (xylophages), very fine brown patina from use. H. 38.5cm Provenance : Alice and Henri Dupont Collection, Lille, acquired c. 1950 Passed on by descent