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Senufo Wooden Sculpture of a Standing Woman - PF.3943
Origin: Northern Ivory Coast/Mali
Circa: 20
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
20.5" (52.1cm) high
Collection: African
Medium: Wood
Additional Information: Hong Kong
£6,000.00
Location: Great Britain
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| Description |
This beautiful woman is a perfect example of the
pristine craftsmanship of African art. Her beauty is
unparalleled, while the angularity of her features
adds charm to her already stunning beauty. She
stands on a drum-like pedestal with her legs slightly
bent and her arms straight. Her abdomen is
distended and the area around her navel shows signs
of scarification. The same occurs around her breast.
She wears little in the way of jewelry, only armlets
and bracelets. Below her stomach is a simple belt-
like ornamentation. Her hair is of particular interest. It
has been divided into three parts, and the delicate
carving shows the strands of hair. The top of her
head has a similar carved design yet it takes on the
shape of a bird. The face itself has scarification
which adds uniqueness to her charming face. With
this work of art, the artist has been able to capture
the beauty of woman as well as the beauty that can
be found in sculpture, using only the simplest of
methods.
- (PF.3943)
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