Calao Statue - Senufo - Côte d'Ivoire
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Description from the seller
According to Senoufo tradition, the calao hornbill is one of the first five animals to appear on Earth, along with the chameleon, the turtle, the serpent, and the crocodile. A protective symbol of the Senoufo people, of villages and houses, the calao carries the souls of the dead. It is also used for the rites of the Poro and kept in sacred wood. The protruding belly of this great piece of African art is a sign of fertility. Its broad back means that the calao endures a lot, endures and ensures prosperity. Its long beak symbolizes "the one who knows a lot but speaks little", and only for engaging with determination. Decorative.
Seller's Story
Totem Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
Translated by Google TranslateAccording to Senoufo tradition, the calao hornbill is one of the first five animals to appear on Earth, along with the chameleon, the turtle, the serpent, and the crocodile. A protective symbol of the Senoufo people, of villages and houses, the calao carries the souls of the dead. It is also used for the rites of the Poro and kept in sacred wood. The protruding belly of this great piece of African art is a sign of fertility. Its broad back means that the calao endures a lot, endures and ensures prosperity. Its long beak symbolizes "the one who knows a lot but speaks little", and only for engaging with determination. Decorative.
Seller's Story
Totem Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Senufo
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Calao Statue
Height
43 cm
Width
18 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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