€350,00

Sculptures

period

20th century

materials

Wood

dimensions

12 cm wide, 16 cm deep and 52 cm high

culture

Ivory Coast

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