Ivory Coast, Senufo, Statue of a Kalao

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Ivory Coast
Seoufo
Mid to second half of the 20th century

Statue depicting a kalao, mystical animal for the Senufo tribe. Seeing him would bring prosperity. Its presence is important around altars and sacred places.
Authentic item. Few marks of erosion.

Dimensions: 29 x 14 x 13 cm
Weight of about 0.87 kg without packaging
Materials: Wood

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This item is sold by a professional art dealer who guaranties its authenticity. This item is used (second-hand)

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.