Buffalo Horns - inconnu - 34 cm - 15 cm - 5.5 cm - (1)

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Specimen: Buffle; Scientific Name: inconnu; this hand‑carved ceremonial African horn from Burkina Faso (Senoufo), dating to around 1950, weighs 500 g and measures 34 cm high, 15 cm wide with a 5.5 cm base.

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African ceremonial carved horn.
Visible stylistic elements
Stylized human face at the base
Repeated geometric motifs (diamonds, lattices, scales)
Continuous decor covering almost the entire surface.
West Africa, Sénoufo (Burkina Faso)
mid-20th century (1940–1970)
This type of horn was used:
during rituals, initiation ceremonies
Origin: Burkina Faso Ethnicity: Senoufo
Personal collection
Indicated dimensions: large diagonal 34 cm.
Width of the base 5.5 cm
Length of the base 15 cm.

African ceremonial carved horn.
Visible stylistic elements
Stylized human face at the base
Repeated geometric motifs (diamonds, lattices, scales)
Continuous decor covering almost the entire surface.
West Africa, Sénoufo (Burkina Faso)
mid-20th century (1940–1970)
This type of horn was used:
during rituals, initiation ceremonies
Origin: Burkina Faso Ethnicity: Senoufo
Personal collection
Indicated dimensions: large diagonal 34 cm.
Width of the base 5.5 cm
Length of the base 15 cm.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Buffalo
Scientific Name
inconnu
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Burkina Faso
Condition
Hand carved
Year
1950
Weight
500 g
Depth
5.5 cm
Height
34 cm
Width
15 cm
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Private

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