Bronze Figurine (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)

Bronze Figurine (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)

14 x 8 x 7.5 ″Hand casted in bronze.This figurine of a cultural diviner was designed and constructed by the Senufo People of the Republic of Ivory Coast. Diviners function as a key channel between humans and ndebele (nature spirits). Senufo People seek consultation with Diviners “before pursuing a new project or to prevent future calamities… They rely on artists to create works – such as this brass figurine - that will appeal to the ndebele spirits and induce them to relay messages between spirit and human realms” (Metropolitan Museum of Art 2021).


REFERENCES:
Metropolitan Museum of Art. 2021. “Twin Figurine, Senufo People.” New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art Catalog.
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/310957



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Dimensions 7.5 × 8.0 × 14.0 in
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19th–mid-20th century

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Hand casted in bronze.

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