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Huge Old Senufo Village Guardian sculpture, African Art

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Huge Old Senufo Village Guardian sculpture, African Art

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Huge Old Senufo Village Guardian sculpture, African ArtThis is a wonderfully abstract old Village Guardian sculpture from the Senufo peoples of the Ivory Coast. This sculpture was carved from a single piece of heavy dense wood and was placed at the entrance to the village, and adorned by locals with flowers and other vegetation, as a sign of respect to their guardian. The head area is worn smooth from the hands of many people over the years. Note the oil stains around the neck from repeated adornment. The figure has obvious age and wear, and is a rare example of African Tribal ArtProvenance:Ex private Pennsylvania Collection.Circa:Mid 20thcenturyDimensions:56 inches tallCondition Report:well worn and weathered, chip in one foot, stains on neck.

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Old and well weathered, obvious Field use.

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Huge Old Senufo Village Guardian sculpture, African Art

Name: Huge Old Senufo Village Guardian sculpture, African Art
SKU: 34669258
Price: 1000 USD
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