Ivory Coast, Senoufo, Command staff with base
Senoufoi
1960s to 1970s
Old Senufo command staff, the end of which represents a female character, seated on a Senufo stool. Her scarifications indicate that she is initiated into the rites of "Poro" Senoufo.
Beautiful honey brown patina, with many nuances.
Traces of use and handling, most likely in the context of women's Poro.
The piece is sold with the custom-made base, visible in the photos, and from which it can be removed.
Total height on base: 67 cm
Stick dimensions: 60 x 7.5 x 7 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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