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Ivory Coast, Senoufo ethnic group, Hornbill

Ivory Coast
Senufo culture
Presumed seniority: Over 30 years.

Hornbill Senoufo, ethnic group located in the north of Côte d'Ivoire.
The hornbill is a mystical bird among the Senufo. Seeing him would bring happiness and prosperity.
The statue is carved from dense wood, and is partially covered with metal plates. Remarkable proportions.
Iconic piece of African art.

Dimensions of 48 x 15 x 17 cms.
Weight of approximately 1.170 kg without packaging.
Materials: Dense wood, metal plates.

Dimensions :
- Height : 48 cm
- Width : 17 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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