Standing figure "waka sona", around 1920
Côte d'Ivoire, Bouaké Region, Baule
sold
EUR 1,200
Provenance
Paolo Morigi, Magliaso-Lugano, Switzerland (“418”)Walter Stanley Schwab, Murten, Switzerland (“WS 496”) (2000)
Size
H: 36,5 cm
H: 14.4 inch
Description
wood, brass tags, old label “584” (according to Schwab inventory number of the British Museum), insect caused damage, base
According to a personal note, this beautiful figure with its even facial features and finely carved hairstyle was one of Schwabs favorite pieces and was among the “top ten” of his collection.
Publications
AHDRC: 0170818