The two engravings seem to have been done by different people, probably at differing times. The parasol symbol also has the look of compound bow, drawn ....with arrow 'nocked' ready to 'loose'.
I wondered whether the figure is holding a small dhal in his left hand and if so, suggests a warrior......sacrifice would not require such 'protection'.
Was this Kora bought on eBay? If not, there was a very similar one for sale several months ago with the same or very similar engraving.
Regards David
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