This statue was carved in the style of the Senufo people of Ivory Coast. Statues like this are known as rhythm pounders as they are thrown on the ground to keep tempo. The statue measures 35.5 inches tall and weighs 7 pounds. There is a repair to the handle on the head and some damage to the left ear. Cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos.
Senufo Rhythm Pounder 35.5″ Statue – Ivory Coast – African Art
$375.00
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Ethnicity | Senufo |
| Material | Wood & pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 35.5” |
| Width (Inches) | 4.75" |
| Depth (Inches) | 5'' |
| Weight (Pounds) | 7 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Repair to handle on head, damaged ear, cracking and wear and tear. |
| Additional Information | Pombibele Figure |
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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Additional Information
About the Pombibele Figure
“Among the most famous statues of African art are a series known as the Pombibele, ‘those who give birth’. These are large figures. 120 cm high, used during the funeral ceremonies of Poro society members. In the central Senufo area they are left standing in the middle of the ceremonial ground, while in the southern Senufo area, they are carried and then pounded on the ground, providing rhythm for the dancers. This ceremonial led to the calling of these statues by the popular name of ‘rhythm pounders’.”
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