Senoufo statue - Côte d'Ivoire
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Description from the seller
Ivory Coast
Senoufo / Senufo
Wood
Height: 440 mm
Width: 110 mm
Depth: 95 mm
This Senoufo statue from Ivory Coast is a seated figure, with an elongated body, an angular style and a dark patina, sometimes holding a staff.
This is not a decorative statue: it is a ritual object, charged, used in very precise contexts.
A domestic cult statue (Kafiguéledjo / Pombibele / Déblé)
Among the Senoufo, statues are used in three main ritual frames:
- domestic altars
- fertility cults
- Poro / Sandogo initiation societies
This statue belongs to the category of protective and mediating statues, placed in a family altar.
2. Function: protection, fertility, mediation with the ancestors
These statues were used to:
- protect the family and the lineage
- repel negative forces
- ensure fertility (of women, fields, cattle)
- communicate with ancestors
- stabilize the spiritual order of the home
They were regarded as living intermediaries.
3. How was it used?
The statue was:
- “nourished” with offerings (flour, millet beer, shea butter, sacrificial blood)
- consulted by an elder or a Sandogo priestess
- activated during healing or protection rituals
- touched or spritzed to ask for help or blessing
The thick patinas, deposits, polished areas are traces of these uses.
4. Why this posture?
The seated posture, arms resting, the straight torso symbolize:
self-control
wisdom
spiritual presence
ancestral authority
If the statue holds a child → maternity statue, linked to fertility and protection of births.
If it holds an object → power statue (diviner, ancestor, mythical figure).
5. Precise origin
This type of sculpture comes from the regions:
- Korhogo
- Ferkessédougou
- Boundiali
- Katiola
- Niellé
Each workshop has its variants, but the function remains the same:
protection + fertility + spiritual mediation.
Conclusion
This Senoufo statue served to:
- protect the family and the lineage
- ensure fertility and prosperity
- communicate with the ancestors
-receive ritual offerings
- stabilize the spiritual balance of the household
It is a object of power, not a decorative sculpture.
Fast and insured shipping. Packages are sent with a tracking number. Delivery in 1 to 3 days in France by Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union by Chronopost International. Delivery via Colissimo International to the rest of Europe and worldwide
We speak english.
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Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateIvory Coast
Senoufo / Senufo
Wood
Height: 440 mm
Width: 110 mm
Depth: 95 mm
This Senoufo statue from Ivory Coast is a seated figure, with an elongated body, an angular style and a dark patina, sometimes holding a staff.
This is not a decorative statue: it is a ritual object, charged, used in very precise contexts.
A domestic cult statue (Kafiguéledjo / Pombibele / Déblé)
Among the Senoufo, statues are used in three main ritual frames:
- domestic altars
- fertility cults
- Poro / Sandogo initiation societies
This statue belongs to the category of protective and mediating statues, placed in a family altar.
2. Function: protection, fertility, mediation with the ancestors
These statues were used to:
- protect the family and the lineage
- repel negative forces
- ensure fertility (of women, fields, cattle)
- communicate with ancestors
- stabilize the spiritual order of the home
They were regarded as living intermediaries.
3. How was it used?
The statue was:
- “nourished” with offerings (flour, millet beer, shea butter, sacrificial blood)
- consulted by an elder or a Sandogo priestess
- activated during healing or protection rituals
- touched or spritzed to ask for help or blessing
The thick patinas, deposits, polished areas are traces of these uses.
4. Why this posture?
The seated posture, arms resting, the straight torso symbolize:
self-control
wisdom
spiritual presence
ancestral authority
If the statue holds a child → maternity statue, linked to fertility and protection of births.
If it holds an object → power statue (diviner, ancestor, mythical figure).
5. Precise origin
This type of sculpture comes from the regions:
- Korhogo
- Ferkessédougou
- Boundiali
- Katiola
- Niellé
Each workshop has its variants, but the function remains the same:
protection + fertility + spiritual mediation.
Conclusion
This Senoufo statue served to:
- protect the family and the lineage
- ensure fertility and prosperity
- communicate with the ancestors
-receive ritual offerings
- stabilize the spiritual balance of the household
It is a object of power, not a decorative sculpture.
Fast and insured shipping. Packages are sent with a tracking number. Delivery in 1 to 3 days in France by Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union by Chronopost International. Delivery via Colissimo International to the rest of Europe and worldwide
We speak english.
mask african art Afrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane Afrikanische Maskenkunst
Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Ethnic group/ culture
Senoufo statue
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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