Zemanek-Münster

Small bird "sejen"

Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo
sold EUR 1,700
Provenance
Kim & Daniela Redlich, Düsseldorf, Germany
Size
H: 13 cm
H: 5.1 inch

Description

wood, slightly encrusted dark brown patina, some drilled holes, rep. (breakage), small missing parts through insect caused damage, abrasion, base;
such sculptures were fixed on top of long staffs and were displayed during the working competitions on the yams fields. “Sejen” means “the one who follows”. He was meant to watch over the young people while they were working.


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