A Senufo Poro Society Bird Effigy Sculpture African Art

A stylized Senufo peoples Bird Carved from a heavy dense wood with well handled surface. An "energetic" and vintage example, Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The sculpture measures 21.5 inches tal

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

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

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

Huge 6' tall vintage African sculpture carved from a single log. Senfuo "mother of the poro child," African bird sculpture has incised detail with ash painted infill. Excellent condition. Measures 24"

A Carved wooden female effigy with bold block like form, stylized features and a nice golden brown patina. Senufo peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall.

Carved wooden effigy of a seated female with stylized facial features, classic coiffure, pronounced breast, and weathered and well handled surface patina. SEnufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figu

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

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

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.

Poro Society type large standing bird, resembling a Hornbill, the long beak and round belly embodying the idea of fertility. Carved wood and pigments. Senufo artist, Ivory Coast. Approx.45" H.

SENUFO WOOD KORUBLA HELMET MASK, PORO SOCIETY, COTE D'IVOIRE, H 21", W 12 1/2":Carved wood mask with metal eyes and raffia collar. Ivory Coast, West Africa. Property of the Flint Institute of Arts. Fo

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

A find old stylized ancestral sculpture with classical facial features and post like form. The figure has been mounted to a marble base and appears to have great age. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast / Mal

A finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with a honey brown colored patina and adorned with facial scars and small earring. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The figure measures 10.5 inches (

This is a very large and impressive wood sculpture from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood with highly stylized features and style. F

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

A beautiful Senufo peoples maternity sculpture from Mali, West Africa. A finely carved wooden statue with a polished surface. The figure has such a wonderfully exaggerated style. Senufo peoples, Mali

This is an elegant and refined wood sculpture from the Senufo peoples, Cote de Ivorie, West Africa. A tall slender female with incised linear designs and a solid base. The designs have ritual meaning

A very energetic and stylized female form shown holding her child, note the exaggerated posture and elongated limbs. Senufo peoples, Mali or Ivory Coast, Africa. The sculpture measures 41 inches tall.

This is a fantastic tall Male 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 aesthe

A tall vintage slender male sculpture with carved wooden sword and incised and raised decorative elements. The sculpture measures 39 inches tall. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast of west Africa.

Carved wooden avian sculpture with stylized form. Senufo peoples, West Africa. Measures 15 inches tall.