A Senufo Rhythmpounder, called Déblé, region Korhogo, Ivory Coast, carved out of one piece of wood, legs growing out of the heavy rounded base, the carving of a loin cloth; above it the navel carved in a flower shape; arms bent on elbow with armlets, the hands clenched into fists with bracelets on both wrists, a thick cylindric neck carrying an oval head, the face is finely carved, a broad mouth, pointed nose, almond-like eyes, a helmet like hairdo; a fine patina, some age cracks, signs of use. Certificate of origin and provenance.