
Description
Stylistic standing wooden ancestor figure from the Senufo tribe of Ivory Coast.
The Senufo (the francophone spelling Senoufo is commonly used) are an ethnolinguistic group composed of diverse subgroups of Gur-speaking people living in an area spanning from southern Mali and the extreme western corner of Burkina Faso to Katiola in Côte d’Ivoire. In Bambara the word Senufo means “Dialect of the farmers;”and refers to an agricultural and pacifist people. Good condition with clear traces of wear and tear and a great patina of use.
Provenance: former private collection from Germany.
Object:
Ancestor figure
Ethnic group:
Senufo
Country:
Ivory Coast
Material:
Wood
Estimated period:
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand:
No
Dimensions:
20x5x5 cm
Weight:
180 gram
Condition:
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Reserve: $70.00
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The Senufo (the francophone spelling Senoufo is commonly used) are an ethnolinguistic group composed of diverse subgroups of Gur-speaking people living in an area spanning from southern Mali and the extreme western corner of Burkina Faso to Katiola in Côte d’Ivoire. In Bambara the word Senufo means “Dialect of the farmers;”and refers to an agricultural and pacifist people. Good condition with clear traces of wear and tear and a great patina of use.
Provenance: former private collection from Germany.
Object:
Ancestor figure
Ethnic group:
Senufo
Country:
Ivory Coast
Material:
Wood
Estimated period:
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand:
No
Dimensions:
20x5x5 cm
Weight:
180 gram
Condition:
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Reserve: $70.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Ancestor Figure – Wood – Senufo – Ivory Coast
Estimate $80-$100
Starting Price
$35
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