Deble Senufo - Figure - deble - Senufo - Côte d’Ivoire

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Deble-A Rhythm Beater

Represents Ka-Tyeleo, the great goddess who presides over initiation ceremonies. The deble is used to purify the earth and to appeal to the souls of deceased ancestors to participate in the religious ceremony being celebrated, usually a funeral.
19th Century Wood Sculpture

Provenance: Mr. & Mrs. James Schramm Burlington, Iowa

The authenticity certificate is attached.

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Experts in Ancient African Art
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Deble-A Rhythm Beater

Represents Ka-Tyeleo, the great goddess who presides over initiation ceremonies. The deble is used to purify the earth and to appeal to the souls of deceased ancestors to participate in the religious ceremony being celebrated, usually a funeral.
19th Century Wood Sculpture

Provenance: Mr. & Mrs. James Schramm Burlington, Iowa

The authenticity certificate is attached.

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Title
Deble Senufo
Country of Origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/ culture
Senufo
Indigenous object name
deble
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
105 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated Period
1910-1920
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255
Objects sold
100%
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