This Senufo statue showcases a Sejen or a hornbill bird figure, something the Senufo are known for. This particular piece is encased in a thinly pounded metal, making it quite unique. The statue measures 36 inches tall and weighs 20.5 pounds. There is some damage to the metal and wear and tear throughout the piece – please inspect photos.
Metal Plated Senufo Bird Statue 36″ – Ivory Coast – African Art
$500.00
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Ethnicity | Senufo |
| Animal | |
| Material | Wood, pigment and metal |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 36" |
| Width (Inches) | 12.5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 11" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 20.5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Some damage to metal. Cracking and wear and tear. |
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Tribe Information
About the Senufo People
“Scattered across the Ivory Coast, Mali and Burkina Faso, the million and a half Senufo tribespeople live principally off the fruits of agriculture and occasionally hunting. They inhabit villages governed by a council of elders, who in turn are led be a chief elected from their number. Tribal cohesion is reinforced through the rituals of the Poro society who initiate and educate the men from the age of seven onwards. Senufo theology is based on Koulotiolo, a powerful god, and Katieleo, a goddess mother, who through the rituals of the Poro society, regenerates the world.
The Senufo were among the first tribal artists to be admired by the Western world. Their artistic output has been prolific – statues and masks characterized by realistic features or highly geometric shapes which emphasize rhythm and the opposition between void and full spaces.”
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