Senufo Figure African Sculpture
By Senufo
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Senufo Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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Creator: Senufo
Senufo Staff Sotheby's Provenance
By Senufo
Located in Sharon, CT
A Senufo staff depicting a seated woman. It is important that the quality and authenticity of tribal art should be equal to the quality and authenticity of the modern art it is displ...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Senufo Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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Senufo folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Senufo folk art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Senufo folk art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider folk art by Yoruba People, and Benin People. Prices for Senufo folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $8,000 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,000.
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Questions About Senufo Folk Art
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Senufo masks are carved wooden helmets which are worn over the whole head, used as tradition in a funeral to honor a Senufo person. The mask features a small, delicate face, with geometric details along the side. There are also ornate patterns carved into the surface of the mask. Shop a collection of Senufo masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are Senufo stools made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Most Senufo stools are made out of one block wawa wood, a type of wood that comes from Central and West Africa. Members of the Senufo tribes in the Ivory Coast and Mali have handcrafted these stools since the 17th century. Shop a collection of Senufo stools on 1stDibs.
- When was the Senufo mask made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Senufo masks are still made by the Senufo of northern Côte d’Ivoire. These masks and other traditional art plays a large role in the Poro, a society guided by a female ancestral spirit and run by men who are taught the ways of the Ancient Mother.