SENUFO DEBLE RHYTHM POUNDER FEMALE ANCESTOR SCULPTURE

A tall highly stylized female ancestor sculpture or rhythm pounder (deble) from the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast. Carved from a very heavy and dense piece of wood, such figures were once a crucial

This is an older vintage wooden figure carved in the form of a woman by the Senufo people of West Africa and used as a “rhythm pounder” in certain rituals performed to promote the fertility of the

A tall carved wooden deble or "Rhythm Pounder" sculpture in female form with wonderfully stylized facial features. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 45 inches tall ( 47

A tall slender female sculpture called a deble, which traditionally were used at Poro festivities, such as initiations and funerals. Deble are held by their upper arms and pounded on the ground to mar

A Pair of Senufo Figural Rhythm Pounders, 'Deble', the female figure mounted on a steal base, the male figure free-standing; heights: 53 1/4", 53". Provenance: Irv Fischer Collection, Michigan

A Rare carved wooden female effigy with unusual and striking yellow pigment and raised keloids or scars, incised designs and an overall well handled surface suggesting field use and wear. Senufo peopl

Carved from a very heavy and dense wood with a stylized female form and some organic painted or dyed areas accenting the sculptures features. The Pounder measures 40.5 inches tall. Senufo peoples, Ivo

A huge " Deble" sculpture carved from a incredibly heavy dense wood with a nice well handled surface and some weathering on base. Traditionally used at funerals of important members of the community,

A very fine carved wooden female effigy with a stylized coiffure and wonderful treatment to her face and most notably the hands. The figure appears to have good age and handling and has been custom mo

This is a very fine and vintage Senufo ancestor sculpture, Mali, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form, a Gorgeous e

This is a fantastic tall Female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples, Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa. This is a well weathered and eroded old looking example with stylized form and and wonderful aes

A finely carved female effigy with stylized coiffure and traditional form. Senufo peoples, Ivory coast west Africa. The figure measures 9.5 inches on custom display stand.

This is a very fine and vintage Senufo ancestor sculpture, Mali, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form, a Gorgeous e

A tall carved wooden male form with zoomorphic form on top, various carved regalia and a nice weathered surface patina. A finely carved rhythm pounder (deble) from the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast

Two Similar Vintage Carved Wood Senufo People Rhythm Pounder SculpturesIvory Coast, Africa. 20th C.Each appx 5'7"

Carved wooden female effigy with stylized face and form and well handled and polished patina. Adorned with old glass beads. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The sculpture measures 13 inches tall.

The figure of a young woman standing, feet enclosed in a cylindrical base, knees slightly bent, hands resting palms down on her stomach, arms held away from her body, long neck, impassive face with a

This is a very fine and vintage ancestor female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples of west Africa. carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina, a

Carved wooden female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples of West Africa. Wonderfully exaggerated style and form with a glossy black patina, incised tribal tattoos and linear designs. Such figur

Massive African, Côte d'Ivoire carved wood figure; possibly a deble (rhythm pounder), of the Senufo people; H: 63 3/4" (approx.)

Massive African, Côte d'Ivoire carved wood figure; possibly a deble (rhythm pounder), of the Senufo people; H: 63 3/4" (approx.)

A tall and elegant old example of a carved wooden female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples, Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa. An old and interesting example, custom mounted to wooden display stand.

A tall and elegant old example of a carved wooden female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples, Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa. An old and interesting example, custom mounted to wooden display stand.

Carved from a single piece of incredibly heavy and dense wood, with a highly stylized form and well handled surface patina. Senufo peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. The sculpture measures 47 inches