Grande figure féminine "doogele" ou "deble" ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Sénoufo · ID: 3052880

Description

wood, base

Such imposing figures belonged to the “poro” men’s secret society and originally appeared in pairs, male and female. They are known as the “children of the poro”, called “pombibele” (sing.: “pombia”). Their role was to stand guard at the “kpaala” and to demonstrate that the “poro” was present in the village and fulfilling its duties properly. For this reason, the figures were expected to be visually impressive, and they were re-oiled or repainted before each use.

L’objet Grande figure féminine “doogele” ou “deble” numéro d’objet 3052880, a fait partie de la Vente aux enchères 106 le 25 avril 2026, numéro de lot 219 et est actuellement disponible pour 800 € en Vente libre.

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Littérature comparée

Förster, Till, Die Kunst der Senufo aus Schweizer Sammlungen, Zürich 1988, p. 68 ff.