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19th - 20th Century Senfuo Rythm Pounder Figure
19th - 20th Century Senfuo Rythm Pounder Figure
19th - 20th Century Senfuo Rythm Pounder Figure
19th - 20th Century Senfuo Rythm Pounder Figure
19th - 20th Century Senfuo Rythm Pounder Figure

19th - 20th Century Senfuo Rythm Pounder Figure

$ 475.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Tribe: Senufo

    Description

    Antique figure, circa 1890 to 1900, Standing male figure holding a staff and wearing a discc-form headdress with carved lizard and birds. Set on a black metal base. Appropriate  wear to arms and base from use. Statue is 49" tall x 8" wide x 6" deep.
    The Senufo are well known for their elegant sculpture, which is often associated with the Poro, important men's and women's religious society. These figures, often ornamented by body scarification, elaborate coiffures, and jewelry, represent idealized female beauty. This object, called a deble, was used at Poro festivities, such as initiations and funerals. Deble are held by their upper arms and pounded on the ground to mark a rhythm for dancers. Good Better Best.