Baule Waka Sona Male Figure, Côte d'Ivoire #37 golden obsidian especially the Sowei masks

especially the Sowei masks

also here was a Chief monkey sitting

Here is the long awaited day

- To act as a mnemonic and moralistic device when maskers re-enact mythical or historical events from the past

Feng Shui lore insists that a Jin Chan statue should not be positioned facing the main door "outward"

Baule Waka Sona Male Figure, Côte d'Ivoire #37 golden obsidian especially the Sowei masksBaule Waka Sona Male Figure, Cte d'Ivoire #37 Date Period: Mid 20th century Dimensions: 18. 5" height In a sitting position, straight back, this Baule Male Ancestor Figure places a hand on his beautifully braided beard, evoking a mood of quiet consideration and concern, wisdom and intelligence. The intricately executed hairstyle, intense and abundant scarification marks, and artistically rendered knees, upper arm bracelet and accents on the stool