Description
Mid 20th Century Senefo Female Hand Carved Maternity Figure
Region: Cote D’ivoire Africa
Height: 27″ / 69cm
Width: 6.5″ / 16cm
Weight: 8.40 lb / 3.70 Kg
The Senufo society is matrilineal. Maternity figures are carved representing the primordial ancestor – the mother of the village or Kan Tyeleo, the main deity of the Poro society.
Senufo people are renowned carvers of wood sculpture, masks and figures. They live in a region that encompasses parts of the nation-states of Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Mali. They are also outstanding musicians, using marimbas, tuned iron gongs, and a variety of drums, horns, and flutes.
Additional information
| Country | Africa |
|---|
