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No. 81899585

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Figure - Senufo Hornbill - 42.5 cm - Côte d'Ivoire
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€ 180
4 weeks ago

Figure - Senufo Hornbill - 42.5 cm - Côte d'Ivoire

Julien Gauthier

Selected by Julien Gauthier
Côte d'Ivoire Senfi Hard and dense wood 42.5 x 20 x 15 cm 1714 gr Beautiful Kalao (or hornbill), from the Senufo tribe, north of Cote d'Ivoire. This bird is considered as mystical for the Senufo. Seeing one is a sign of luck and prosperity. The Senufo hornbill is present in places where people are welcome. It is among the most popular african art sculptures, due to its high symbolic. The carving is of excellent quality, and the kalao present a fine shape, from the area of Boundiali. Wood crack at the bottom level - see pictures. Quality, scarce item.

No. 81899585

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Figure - Senufo Hornbill - 42.5 cm - Côte d'Ivoire

Figure - Senufo Hornbill - 42.5 cm - Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire
Senfi
Hard and dense wood
42.5 x 20 x 15 cm
1714 gr

Beautiful Kalao (or hornbill), from the Senufo tribe, north of Cote d'Ivoire.
This bird is considered as mystical for the Senufo. Seeing one is a sign of luck and prosperity.
The Senufo hornbill is present in places where people are welcome. It is among the most popular african art sculptures, due to its high symbolic.
The carving is of excellent quality, and the kalao present a fine shape, from the area of Boundiali.
Wood crack at the bottom level - see pictures.
Quality, scarce item.




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