Senufo bracelet - Figure - Senufo - Côte d’Ivoire
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A cast brass open bracelet with flattened terminals and a richly textured surface, featuring raised oval and rounded elements along the upper register. The form and decorative language are consistent with metalwork traditions of the Senufo cultural sphere, spanning northern Côte d’Ivoire, southern Mali, and adjacent regions. Bracelets of this type functioned as personal adornment and could also carry social or symbolic significance within local systems of identity and status.
The bracelet is cast using the lost-wax technique, a process widely practiced in West Africa, allowing for integrated modelling and individually finished surfaces. The present example shows even wear, surface oxidation, and a stable patina indicative of age and use. The sculptural relief elements may reference stylised natural forms, a recurring feature in Senufo-associated metalwork. Objects of this type are valued for their material presence, traditional manufacture, and cultural context within West African casting practices.
Provenance: Jean-Michel Huguenin, Paris
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
Translated by Google TranslateA cast brass open bracelet with flattened terminals and a richly textured surface, featuring raised oval and rounded elements along the upper register. The form and decorative language are consistent with metalwork traditions of the Senufo cultural sphere, spanning northern Côte d’Ivoire, southern Mali, and adjacent regions. Bracelets of this type functioned as personal adornment and could also carry social or symbolic significance within local systems of identity and status.
The bracelet is cast using the lost-wax technique, a process widely practiced in West Africa, allowing for integrated modelling and individually finished surfaces. The present example shows even wear, surface oxidation, and a stable patina indicative of age and use. The sculptural relief elements may reference stylised natural forms, a recurring feature in Senufo-associated metalwork. Objects of this type are valued for their material presence, traditional manufacture, and cultural context within West African casting practices.
Provenance: Jean-Michel Huguenin, Paris
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Title
Senufo bracelet
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Material
Bronze
Ethnic group/culture
Senufo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
1 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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