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A rare piece: Senufo bird hand carved embellished with brass triangles and cloth. It’s carved from a single piece of … Read more A rare piece: Senufo bird hand carved embellished with brass triangles and cloth. It’s carved from a single piece of wood. The Senufo people believed that the Hornbill bird was one of the first living creatures and symbolises intelligence and vast knowledge. Across a few Senufo villages these sculptures protect the members by standing guard. Initiations such as funeral rituals they are carried in the procession and occasionally worn on the head as a show of strength. This piece is adorned with stunning brass and fabric fascade. Size: Base to top of head 145cmH Base to top of wing span 152cmH Width middle: 27cm Wing span W: 73cm See less
- Dimensions
- 28.35ʺW × 28.74ʺD × 59.84ʺH
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Textile
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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