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Description : Senufo Ladle Ivory Coast The Senufo are mainly farmers and have a population of around one and a half million divided over three countries: Mali, Ivory Coast, and Burkina Faso, to a lesser extent. Senufo masks are used in the rites of the poro society, a male organization that educates young men in the traditions and responsibilities necessary for their coming of age. This ladle used for palm wine has a beautifully carved female figure as a handle. The figure sits on a traditional stool. The intricately carved eyes look downwards on a very elongated and protruding face, the arms are on the hips. Beautiful patina with obvious signs of use. Compare: Sotheby’s, “African, Oceanic, and Pre-Columbian Art”, New York, May 12, 2005, Lot 55. H: 24 cm (9.4”) Estimated age: 19th century or early 20th century Provenance: Museo Etnografico, Chieri (Torino)
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