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Senufo Seated Female Figure – Early 20th Century

$10,832.82
£7,880.76
€9,000
CA$14,783.69
A$16,462.97
CHF 8,568.06
MX$202,986.41
NOK 109,120.86
SEK 102,563.03
DKK 68,494.19
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Senufo Seated Female Figure – Early 20th Century Region: Northern Ivory Coast / Burkina Faso / Mali Culture: Senufo Medium: Wood, organic fibers, cowrie shells, pigment Height: 33 cm (39 cm incl. base) Provenance: Jean-Pierre Laprugne / Galerie Mazarine 52, Paris (1992) Mamadou Keita, Amsterdam Philippe Laeremans, Brussels (Nov. 2005) Herman and René de Jonge, The Netherlands Registry: AHDRC (African Heritage Documentation and Research Center), No. 0071687 Condition: Excellent, with rich tribal patina and clear signs of age and ritual use Mounted: Yes, custom museum-quality base Description An exceptional early 20th-century Senufo seated female figure, masterfully hand-carved from a single block of wood and richly adorned with traditional symbols of fertility, protection, and ancestral reverence. The sculpture features: A helmet-style coiffure with a pronounced medial ridge Finely carved scarification marks and an elongated torso Conical breasts and calm, stylized facial features, exuding dignity and maternal strength Adornments of cowrie shells, wooden beads, and fiber bands around the neck and hips Its deep, aged patina and visible ritual wear attest to both authenticity and ceremonial use, likely in the context of fertility rites, ancestral veneration, or the Poro society—a central spiritual institution in Senufo culture. This piece is an outstanding example of traditional West African artistry, balancing abstract elegance with profound cultural symbolism.
  • Creator:
    Senufo (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Cote d'Ivoire
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    early 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
  • Seller Location:
    Bilzen, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10361245652032

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