Guro Soothsayer Or Witch Doctor, Republic Of Ivory Coast, First Half Of The 20th Century

Old Statue of a Soothsayer or Witch Doctor Gouro, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Soothsayer or witch doctor standing on a cubic pedestal, holding an egg in his right hand, a symbol of life and renewal. His loincloth with crossed straps draws harmony on his torso, while his anklets and armbands emphasize his important stature in the clan. The helmet-shaped headdress, decorated with delicately inlaid cowries, evokes both wealth and connection to the sacred world. Polychrome wood, old mark of use. Consolidation of an arm with a piece of leather tanned by time, a small crack on the edge of the foot. Gouro, Republic of Ivory Coast, first half of the 20th century Dimensions: 47 x 13 cm Provenance: old Parisian collection formed in the 1980s. "This sculpture reflects the spiritual elegance of Gouro traditions. The diviner, with his preciously held egg, embodies the link between the visible and the invisible, master of energies and guardian of the community. The delicate details of the headdress and ornaments, carefully sculpted, exalt a subtle aesthetic where each line magnifies the ritual dimension". Sold with certificate from the expert Serge Reynes * Shipping costs on estimate.