Protective figure - Sénoufo - Mali

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Protective figure, a Sénoufo wooden sculpture from Mali depicting an antelope, late 20th century, 83 cm high, sold with stand, in good condition, from a private collection.

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Very stylised wooden figure, representing a antelope and ment to protect households in the Senoufo community in the south-east of Mali. Very nice dark patina, indicating its long usage. Carved from one long piece of wood and with a shap eye for details. Collected in the city of Sikasso in the late 1990,s and coming from a private Dutch collection. Height.; 83 cm.

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Number of objects

Ethnic group/ culture

Sénoufo

Country of Origin

Mali

Period

Late 20th century

Material

Wood

Sold with stand

Yes

Condition

Good condition

Title of artwork

Protective figure

Provenance

Private collection

Sold by

Tribal Art Workshop

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