Descrizione : 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)
Prezzo: 0.00 USD🔓Senza carta di credito.
Stima (bassa/alta) : 5000 EUR-7000 EUR🔓Senza carta di credito.
Il lotto Lotto n° 100 Titolo : Senufo Ladle, EPOCA : 2005.0 Austria Auction Company, banditore, Perchtoldsdorf, AT🔓Senza carta di credito. Titolo di vendita : Tribal Art 2 Data della vendita : 18/11/2017🔓Senza carta di credito. Riferimento dell'asta : Live Sale