African hornbill statue from Sénoufo of Côte d'Ivoire. The hornbill represents a protective bird. The characteristics of hornbill sculptures have a meaning, the elongated beak represents a person who speaks little, only when necessary and with determination, the large back symbolises security, strength, the protection of ones lineage, and the rounded belly refers to fecundity and fertility. If you are unhappy with your purchase or if I have made a mistake, please contact me so that I can resolve the issue. Your satisfaction is important to me. If an item is damaged during transport, take photos and keep the packaging material. The sender will pick up the item and materials so I can apply for insurance since I insure all items at my expense. Objects are sent with a professional invoice. Parcels are sent from Monday to Saturday, via an express parcel service (Colissimo) of the French Post, with track & trace. The delivery takes between 2 and 5 days for Europe. You can view/pick up the item in Ajaccio, 20090 France. We speak English.