African Senufo Hornbill Bird Figure

Hornbill figures, called Setien or Porpianong, were used by the Lo and Poro societies. Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana. A symbol of fertility and the original ancestor cult, the hornbi

Large 20th century African Senufo primitive carved wood tribal art figure. Depicts a standing hornbill bird, with wings represented as a square board with four pierced squares. The swollen belly is a

Large Senufo Bird Figure, a hornbill, Ivory Coast5 26 1/2" x 9" x 9", some weathering.

Wood Carved African Senufo Bird Figure with carved geometric design 23 inches tall

Antique Tribal Grouping of Three (3): African Polychrome Hornbill Bird with Figure, African Round Carved Wood Mask, and Possibly Dayak Carved Seated Male Figure. All figures are in antique condition,

African Senufo Hornbill Sculpture, West Africa, large freestanding figure graphically polychromed with reptiles and mammals. Dimensions: 34 x 18 x 11 in. Condition: Very good.

A large carved wooden effigy with brilliant yellow paint and spotted designs with stylized legs and overall fantastic form. The bird measures 23 inches tall x 14 inches wide. Carved from a heavy dense

This is a stunning vintage wood sculpture from the Senufo peoples of Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Featuring a highly stylized horn bill bird, painted with various colors and tribal motifs. A wonderful

A Senufo Wood Bird Figure West Africa, Mali Height 47 1/4 inches (120 cm). Property from the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida Provenance: Gifted in 2001 (Inv. no. T2001.031.018).

West African, 20th century. A Senufo style polychrome porpianong / bird figure. Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso. Approx. h. 30.5" (with out base); 32.5" (with base)

A Senufo Hornbill Figure, Côte d'Ivoire, of light wood height, the elongated form perched on integral base, the long bill running down the length of the decorated abdomen; four square notches to si

A Senufo Hornbill Figure, Côte d'Ivoire, with raised elements to top of head, gently crooked neck, subtle wings and protruding abdomen, with thin legs terminating in an integral base; height: 22 1/

A group of carved African items comprising an Ashanti fan, 31cm high, a Senufo bird figure, 40cm high, a Somalian headrest, 19cm high, and a spoon, 22cm high (4) Condition Report: Knocks and wear thro

Bird figures are among the many art forms associated with Poro, a society of initiated Senufo men. Poro functions as a system of governmental and economic control, preparing young men for their roles

AFRICAN SYMBOL OF FERTILITY FOR THE LO & PORO SOCIETIES. CARVED WOOD FIGURE. SCRATCHES. 73" H. THIS ITEM EXCEEDS SIZE LIMITATIONS FOR IN HOUSE SHIPPING.

Large African carved wood firespitter helmet mask, Senufo people, Ivory Coast, carved bird and animal figure to top, large open mouth, intact with some glue repairs, approx 37.5"l, 13"w, 13"d, 13.25lb

Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood with a highly decorated surface painted red with various accented colors. Senufo peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. The avian sculpture measures 22

Senufo wood carving of a Hornbill figure (Porpianong), Ivory Coast, in dark finish, 20" tall.

Carved wooden helmet / hat with Horn bill bird, Ancestor images and some tribal designs. This hat was collected in Situ by Artist Steve Tobin in the early 1990's. It is very well weathered and worn, b

A finely carved and well used classic example of a Weaving pulley from a look , featuring a Hornbill bird motif, an important clan totem of the Poro Society, Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.

A finely carved and well used classic example of a Weaving pulley from a look , featuring a Hornbill bird motif, an important clan totem of the Poro Society, Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.

A classic carved wooden zoomorphic heddle weaving pulley in avain form of a Horn Bill bird, a totem animal of the Poro society. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Pulley measures 6.5 x 3.5

AFRICAN, SENUFO, IVORY COAST CARVED WOOD "FIRST ANCESTOR" STANDING BIRD H 56", W 24.5", D 14.5" Extended rectangular shaped wings. Elongated curved beak suggests a species of hornbill. Provenance: Est

A fine carved wooden avian form heddle pulley from a weaving loom featuring a well carved hornbill bird head traditional form, incised linear designs and a deep well handled surface, with much evidenc