Senufo Maternity Statue
This elegant Senufo maternity figure depicts a mother with a long, slender neck, carrying a child on her back, a symbol of fertility and the transmission of life. Her face is sculpted with a pronounced prognathic chin, a trait often associated with the Senufo aesthetic ideal. Her calm, frontal posture exudes a quiet strength, testifying to her central role in the community.
This type of figure, called a Pombibele, is often associated with the rituals of the Poro, a Senufo initiation society. She embodies nurturing motherhood, spiritual protection, and cosmic balance.
This type of figure, called a Pombibele, is often associated with the rituals of the Poro, a Senufo initiation society. She embodies nurturing motherhood, spiritual protection, and cosmic balance.
1 500 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Length: 9
Width: 9
Height: 52
Reference (ID): 1554863
Availability: In stock
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