Register Auction 107
Zemanek-Münster
Equestrian figure "syonfolo", Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo, Size: H: 26 cm L: 21,5 cm (H: 10.2 inch L: 8.5 inch), ID: 3053643
Equestrian figure "syonfolo", Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo, Size: H: 26 cm L: 21,5 cm (H: 10.2 inch L: 8.5 inch), ID: 3053643 - 2/6 Equestrian figure "syonfolo", Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo, Size: H: 26 cm L: 21,5 cm (H: 10.2 inch L: 8.5 inch), ID: 3053643 - 3/6 Equestrian figure "syonfolo", Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo, Size: H: 26 cm L: 21,5 cm (H: 10.2 inch L: 8.5 inch), ID: 3053643 - 4/6 Equestrian figure "syonfolo", Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo, Size: H: 26 cm L: 21,5 cm (H: 10.2 inch L: 8.5 inch), ID: 3053643 - 5/6 Equestrian figure "syonfolo", Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo, Size: H: 26 cm L: 21,5 cm (H: 10.2 inch L: 8.5 inch), ID: 3053643 - 6/6
← / →
Lot 47
Auction 107

Equestrian figure "syonfolo" ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo · ID: 3053643

Starting price
EUR 3,000
Estimated price
EUR 5,000
Place a bid
Provenance
Arno Henseler, Munich, Germany
Size
H: 26 cm
L: 21,5 cm
H: 10.2 inch
L: 8.5 inch

Description

wood, oily patina,

Senufo equestrian figures are also known as “fanhafolo” (“holders of power”). Horse and rider symbolise power, leadership, steadfastness and wealth. The figures were used in divination and regarded as representations of the bush spirits known as “tugubele”.

Comparing literature

Chemeche, George, The Horse Rider in African Art, Suffolk 2011, p. 29-33

Figures

Subscribe to our newsletter

Join over 10,000 tribal art collectors. Don't miss out on upcoming news and auctions.

Subscribe today