Ivory Coast, Senoufo Culture, Poro Statue
Senufo
Over 50 years
Superb statue of the Senufo ethnic group, from the north of Côte d'Ivoire.
Representation of a male anthropomorphic figure, seated on a Senoufo stool, and carrying an agrarian tool in his right hand (a daba). The Senoufo worship the tillage, and are known to be hard
workers.
The scarifications indicate an initiation into traditional rites.
Piece used during Senufo initiations and ceremonies of "Poro".
The statue is carved from a good density wood, but shows significant traces of erosion on the lower part, due to tribal use - conservation in a sacred forest (fetish hut).
Magnificent sculpture with a very beautiful posture and expression.
Dominantly brown and shiny patina, with many nuances.
Dimensions: 50.5 x 10 x 12 cm
Weight: 1.08 kg without packaging
Materials: wood
Dimensions :
- Height : 50.5 cm
- Width : 10 cm
- Depth : 12 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.
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