Burkina Faso, Senufo, Rider sculpture

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Burkina Faso, Senoufo, Ancien Cavalier en Aluminium 2

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Representation of an aluminium rider, from the Senoufo ethnic group.

Such objects were most often the property of the soothsayers.

Very nice patina due to time, with many nuances.

Proportions and beautiful volumes. Rare piece.

Early 20th century
African Art, Senufo, Burkina Faso - Aluminium Rider
Dimensions of 11 x 10.5 x 3.2 cm

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.