Ivory Coast - Sénoufo mask in bronze
Sénoufo mask, second half of the 20th century
African mask in bronze
The crest represents a hornbill, symbol of fertility and good harvests.
The Poro society is the basis of the cohesion of the tribe. From the age of 7, the Sénoufo are initiated and educated. Senoufo use different types of masks depending on the occasion. The kpéliyée
mask, used by members of the Poro society, has a heart-shaped face surrounded by fins.
Good condition
Sold with support: No
Material: bronze
Dimensions: 30 x 16 x 11 cm
Weight: 1.170 kg
Dimensions :
- Height : 30 cm
- Width : 16 cm
- Depth : 11 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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