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Small bird "sejen" - Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo

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Small bird "sejen" - Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo

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wood, slightly encrusted dark brown patina, some drilled holes, rep. (breakage), small missing parts through insect caused damage, abrasion, base;
such sculptures were fixed on top of long staffs and were displayed during the working competitions on the yams fields. "Sejen" means "the one who follows". He was meant to watch over the young people while they were working.
H: 13 cm
Provenance:
Kim & Daniela Redlich, Düsseldorf, Germany
Continent: Africa

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Small bird "sejen" - Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo

Name: Small bird \"sejen\" - Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo
SKU: 30578599
Price: 1700 EUR
Availability: InStock

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