Senufo Rhythm Pounder Statue OLD African Sculpture Mali

A Darling Old Senufo Female Rhythm Pounder Figure, Divination Statue
Antique African Art - Tribal Sculpture - Mali

Collected from the: Senufo peoples of Mali, West Africa
Material: Carved wood
Period: Early to mid 20th century
Dimensions: 8.25" height, 2.5" width, 2.5" depth; weight is 3.6 ounces
Condition: Exceptional, no damage or repair. From a private Seattle collection, exquisite signs of age and patinated wear from authentic tribal use. Burnished dark, ever-so-slightly oily surface condition suggestive of frequent handling. This lady remains freestanding while a slight slant to under base from repeated use lends testimony to the high value the original Senufo owner had for this cherished old piece. Make special note of the superb condition, sweet facial expression, perfect symmetry, and surface wear indicative of a favored divination figure - an exceptional find!

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