Statuette Abron Or Agni Republic Of Ivory Coast Circa 1950/1960

Statuette representing a male character probably a bare-chested athlete wearing shorts and a medal around his neck. Hardwood old patina Red and yellow polychrome wood. Good general condition of conservation, a small lack at the back of the base (see photos). Abron or Agni Republic of Ivory Coast year 1950/1960 Dimensions: 19.5 X 7 cm With base: 21 cm Provenance: Former Pierre Dufourcq Bidau collection, constituted between 1979 and 1987, after succession. Pierre Dufourcq Bidau, originally from Béarn, a banker by profession, gathered his collection with the help of his friend Giovanni Franco Scanzi, author of the reference work, devoted to the slingshot "Potomo Waka," An article in the newspaper, Sud Ouest, of November 8, 1988, speaks of the collection of Mr. Dufourcq Bidau, as the second largest collection of slingshots in the world after that of Scanzi. Sold with base and certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes Guaranteed original and period. * Shipping costs on estimate.