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Ivory Coast - Senoufo Ethnicity - Hornbill Statue

Ivory Coast
Senufo
Over 40 years old

Very dense wood
50 x 22 x 15 cm
2520 gr

Statue representing a hornbill from the Senoufo ethnic group, from the north of Ivory Coast.
The hornbill is a mystical bird of the Senufo creation. Just seeing it would bring happiness and prosperity. It is extremely present in Senufo culture, whether in sacred groves, or more simply at the entrance to certain courtyards or homes, as a sign of hospitality.
Iconic piece of African art, highly symbolic.


Dimensions :
- Height : 50 cm
- Width : 22 cm
- Depth : 15 cm
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Senufo : people is settled in Burkina Faso, Mali and Ivory Cost. They live from agriculture. Their art consists in masks ans sculptures. The Calao mythical bird is very important in seufo's iconography.

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