Two bird sculptures "sejen"
Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo
not available anymore
Provenance
Old French CollectionYann Ferrandin, Paris, France
Size
L: 48 cm / 20,5 cm
H: 28 cm / 12 cm
L: 18.9 inch / 8.1 inch
H: 11.0 inch / 4.7 inch
Description
wood, residues of red paint, drilled holes (for insertion of smaller bird sculptures), each mounted on base
Such bird 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.