Calao statue - Senufo - Côte d'Ivoire
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Description from the seller
According to Senoufo tradition, the hornbill is one of the first five animals to appear on Earth, along with the chameleon, the tortoise, the serpent and the crocodile. A protective symbol of the Senoufo people, of villages and houses, the hornbill carries the souls of the dead. It is also used for Poro rites and kept in sacred wood. The rounded belly of this large statue of African art is a sign of fertility. Its broad back signifies that the hornbill endures much, absorbs and ensures prosperity. Its long beak symbolizes 'the one who knows a lot but speaks little', and only to engage with determination. Decorative.
Seller's Story
Totem Galerie– 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 hornbill is one of the first five animals to appear on Earth, along with the chameleon, the tortoise, the serpent and the crocodile. A protective symbol of the Senoufo people, of villages and houses, the hornbill carries the souls of the dead. It is also used for Poro rites and kept in sacred wood. The rounded belly of this large statue of African art is a sign of fertility. Its broad back signifies that the hornbill endures much, absorbs and ensures prosperity. Its long beak symbolizes 'the one who knows a lot but speaks little', and only to engage with determination. Decorative.
Seller's Story
Totem Galerie– 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
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Calao statue
Height
42 cm
Width
21 cm
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