Anthropomorphic Statuette - Senufo Culture, Ivory Coast - First Half Of The 20th Century 

ANTHROPOMORPHIC STATUETTE
Senufo culture, Ivory Coast
First half of the 20th century
Wood with black patina
H.: 22 ; W.: 4,5 , Th.: 5 cm
(old crack)

Anthropomorphic wooden statuette standing on feet with incised fingers resting on a curved circular base. His legs and arms are individualised, his oval face is elongated on the chin, his temples and corners of his mouth are marked with oblique scarifications. His mouth is half-open, his ears are C-shaped and the top of his skull is adorned with a small conical colonial-type hat.
His bust is marked with a rectangle in relief, probably referring to a pendant.

These statuettes referred to divination spirits to whom offerings and libations were made.

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