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"Senufo (Gbon) Statute of Royalty, " Wood, Ivory, & Cowry Shells created c. 1940

c. 1940

$10,875
£8,225.74
€9,604.66
CA$15,487.70
A$15,714.10
CHF 8,976.88
MX$190,258.56
NOK 105,461.29
SEK 105,321.63
DKK 71,798.76

About the Item

"Senufo (Gbon) Statute of Royalty" is a sculpture by thr Senufo peoples of Gabon. It is wood, mixed fiber, textiles, and cowry shells. 14" x 8" x 3" The Senufo are made up of a number of diverse subgroups who migrated into their current location from the north during the 15th and 16th centuries. All Senufo art is made by specialized artisans, which may diminish regional stylistic differences. Figures representing the ancestors are common, as are brass miniatures and small statues, which are used in divination.
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1940
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D131d1stDibs: LU60535002211

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