Statue - Sénoufo - Côte d'Ivoire

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

A long period of travels and collection has today allowed me to present to you this remarkable group of artifacts bearing witness to the symbolic power and the artistic mastery of traditional African workshop practices.

Carved and patinated over time through ceremonial use, these objects embody both the spirituality of the communities that carried them and the timeless elegance of their forms. Each piece, unique, stands out for the finesse of its details and the depth of its aura, inviting a dialogue between art, ritual, and memory.

Their aesthetics, whether expressed in clean lines of striking modernity or in more complex and powerfully expressive compositions, are astonishingly fluidly aligned with other art forms. These objects naturally converse with contemporary sculpture, design, and even abstract painting, creating visual harmonies of rare intensity.

Offered for sale as an exceptional collection, this corpus presents a rare opportunity for collectors and connoisseurs to acquire works that transcend mere function to become true cultural witnesses.

Please check below whether the object can be combined with others. No recalculation of shipping costs after sale.
The packaging is meticulous, and the shipping is managed by Bpost, which offers a service above average at a competitive rate.

A long period of travels and collection has today allowed me to present to you this remarkable group of artifacts bearing witness to the symbolic power and the artistic mastery of traditional African workshop practices.

Carved and patinated over time through ceremonial use, these objects embody both the spirituality of the communities that carried them and the timeless elegance of their forms. Each piece, unique, stands out for the finesse of its details and the depth of its aura, inviting a dialogue between art, ritual, and memory.

Their aesthetics, whether expressed in clean lines of striking modernity or in more complex and powerfully expressive compositions, are astonishingly fluidly aligned with other art forms. These objects naturally converse with contemporary sculpture, design, and even abstract painting, creating visual harmonies of rare intensity.

Offered for sale as an exceptional collection, this corpus presents a rare opportunity for collectors and connoisseurs to acquire works that transcend mere function to become true cultural witnesses.

Please check below whether the object can be combined with others. No recalculation of shipping costs after sale.
The packaging is meticulous, and the shipping is managed by Bpost, which offers a service above average at a competitive rate.

Details

Indigenous object name
Statue
Ethnic group/ culture
Sénoufo
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
46 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
600
Objects sold
100%
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