Totem Status "calao" - Ethnic "senoufo" - Ivory Coast - Year 50 - XX°

"CALAO" totem status (or kalao), mythical sacred bird venerated by the "SENOUFO" ethnic group, Ivory Coast, who have made it their emblem. He is the protector of villages and houses. A bulging belly makes him a symbol of fecundity and fertility. Indeed the swollen belly represents motherhood. Period around the 50s, XX°. Wooden statute covered with small metal plates. Height: 73 cm Width: 27 cm Beautiful state of conservation and use, in its juice, trace of restoration at the foot of the base, see details in the photos. Shipping costs offered for FRANCE. International shipping costs, price on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other early art objects and other objects, by consulting my gallery.