This is a vintage-style wooden three-dimensional advertising panel for Banania, a famous French chocolate beverage brand. Size: Approximately 40 x 60 cm. Brand: Banania was founded in France in 1914 and is a breakfast beverage brand that mixes banana powder, cocoa, sugar, and cereals. Design: The character in the image is modeled after "L'ami Y'a bon" (Friend Y'a bon), a Senegalese infantryman (a colonial soldier who fought for France in World War I). He is characterized by wearing a red fez (Turkish hat) and smiling while enjoying a drink. Slogan: The "y'a bon..." at the top is a French pidgin (simplified language) from the time, meaning "(This is) delicious." The "PETIT DEJEUNER FAMILIAL" at the bottom means "family breakfast." Historical Background and Controversy While this logo and slogan are beloved as historical icons in France, they have long been criticized for promoting racist stereotypes and colonialism against Africans. Abolition of the slogan: In response to criticism, the manufacturer officially stopped using the word "y'a bon" in 1977. Ruling: In 2011, a French court ruled to completely ban the sale of products containing this slogan.