Description

Large statue “Waka Sona” depicting a man standing on a pedestal, his calves harmoniously shaped, his buttocks rounded, his fingers resting on either side of his navel, his face expressing intense serenity with fine features. The beard and hairstyle are finely executed.

Through its classical forms, the great beauty of the figure depicted, and the overall aesthetic and elegance, this statue embodies the ideal of Baoulé beauty. The care lavished on this stature indicates the social rank of the man represented, while the numerous scarifications and keloids covering his body signify his importance in traditional society.