"Articulated Ankle Support - Sénoufo Ivory Coast – Mali, Burkina Faso."
ARTICULATED HATCH called a tomforogo with a hinge system, closing with a key. It was worn by women.
Senufo culture, Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso
Late 19th - early 20th century
Brass
H. 11 cm
Very good condition
Reference : 3790
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
No. 734 from the exhibition ‘BRONZES, MINIATURES MONUMENTALES’, second part
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