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Africa Direct

Senufo Large Wood Mask Ivory Coast African Art

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SKU
138156
$290.00
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Brand Unbranded
Type of Object Mask
Country of Origin Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)
People Senufo
Materials Wood, pigment
Approximate Age 20th century
Height (in) 24
Width (in) 15
Depth (in) 6
Overall Condition Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.   Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.  We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.  Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.

Additional Information: The Senufo are made up of a number of diverse subgroups who migrated into their current location from the north during the 15th and 16th centuries. Unlike their neighbors to the north they have remained relatively sheltered from intrusive cultures including the Songhai and Hausa. Although they have certainly borrowed knowledge from their neighbors, they have not had to fear constant attacks and social upheaval.