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Large Baoulé Ancestor Statue, 63cm, Antique Wooden Sculpture
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An exceptional anthropomorphic ancestor figure, a masterpiece from the Baoulé people (Ivory Coast).
This monumental sculpture, representing a Waka Sona ("wooden being"), commands attention with its stature and serene elegance. Far from a simple statuette, this 63 cm tall work embodies the classic canons of Baoulé statuary: a dignified posture, a finely sculpted hairstyle, and exquisitely detailed traditional scarification.
The work on the face, combining serenity and mysticism, testifies to the hand of a master sculptor. It is a prestigious piece designed to captivate the viewer and command attention.
This work was acquired in the mid-1980s from an antique dealer in Dakar, Senegal, a major historical hub of the African art market in the 20th century. It has remained in the same private collection ever since.
Condition and Authenticity:
Wood: Carved from a fine, dense, and fine-grained hardwood.
Patina: Deep, dark brown patina from age and use, bearing witness to many years of rituals and handling.
Marks of Time: The object exhibits a deep, naturally stabilized desiccation crack, as well as old, fully patinated galleries of tropical wood-boring insects (absolute proof of its authenticity and age). Its condition is now perfectly sound and stable.
Dimensions & Weight:
Height: 63 cm
Weight: 2055 grams
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBeigeMaterialWoodNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight63 cmWidth11 cmDepth12 cm
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Private sellerParis, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 0 sales