Mali, Senoufo, Mask

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Senufo mask
Hard wood, beautiful patina of use
Dimensions:
Mid XXth

Classic Senufo mask with feminine features, oval face, the forehead surmounted by a messenger bird and decorated with scarifications is worn by initiates during initiation ceremonies of the Poro

Contrasting wear marks on the inner edges of the mask.

Dimensions :
- Height : 27 cm
- Width : 11 cm
- Depth : 11 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.