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This stunning portrayal shows a mother nursing her child. The sculpture is used to honour women and their maternal role in ceremonies and festivals of the Tyekpa Society, a social association of the Senufo people.

 Senufo maternity figure.

Materials: heavy wood, glass beads, patina.

Origin: Ivory Coast

Height: 53 cm (20.86”).

20th century.

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20th century - Good condition -

Senufo Maternity Figure, Ivory Coast

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