Senufo Bird Sculpture

A rare piece: Senufo bird hand carved embellished with brass triangles and cloth. It’s carved from a single piece of wood.  The Senufo people believed that the Hornbill bird was one of the first living creatures and symbolises intelligence and vast knowledge. Across a few Senufo villages these sculptures protect the members by standing guard.  Initiations such as funeral rituals they are carried in the procession and occasionally worn on the head as a show of strength.  This piece is adorned with stunning brass and fabric fascade. Size:  Base to top of head 145cmH Base to top of wing span 152cmH Width middle:  27cm Wing span W: 73cm