Queen Statue - Wood - Baoulé - Ivory Coast

African Figurine/Fetish in wood from the Baule ethnic group of Ivory Coast Collected in the region of Bouaké in Ivory Coast - Figurine representing a queen. “Waka-Sona” Fetish (wooden being in Baule) , representing a queen. Marvellous statuette with a smooth face full of serenity, well-proportioned, with a finely braided hairstyle, as well as many scarifications. The Baule are one of the most important ethnic groups of Ivory Coast. Their name reflects their origin: according to a legend, Queen Abla Pokou led her people in exodus to the gold mines regions, during the 18th century; she had to sacrifice her son to the god of a river, in order for them to be able to cross it. The people were therefore named the "Bauli", meaning "the son is dead". Express and secure shipment. Parcels are sent with insurance and track & trace via Chronopost. The shipment takes between 2 and 3 days for France; 2 and 5 days throughout Europe. You can view and/or pick up the piece in Ajaccio, 20090 France.