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These mini twin figures are characteristic of the Southern Fang style, in particular, the Meke-Betsi of the North and the North - West Gabon. It is called "Eyema Byeri or "Guardian Byer". Although the couple is an essential dynamic of Senufo thought - its sculpted image is an emblematic expression of the ideas that govern Senufo society- very few statues of couples have remained together in Western collections, as is the case here.

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Model is W 23 - H 7 and weight 0.3 kg.

This beautiful hand-carved figure originates from the Senufo people of Ivory Coast, Mali, and Burkina Faso. The figure is called Senufo Rhythm Pounder.  It has preserved its authenticity, surface, and aged patina. The wood carving is exquisite and exaggerated features, have all of the hallmarks of the Senufo people.

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Model is W 6 – H 68 and weight 1 kg.

This beautiful carved wood staff, made up of two parts is characterisitic of the Senufo tribe of Ivory Coast. The figure with elongated hair crest, concave facial plane, is called Eyema Byeri is an essential dynamic and an emblematic expression of the ideas that govern Senufo society. The staff a tefalipitya, meanin hoe-work-girl, is said to represent pita, a young unmarried and physically beautiful woman, but also a symbol of reward of the most beautiful girl in the village as a wife during competition, sport and fun in the arduos task of farming, which was called gamification. Upon the death of the staff master, the tefalipitya is placed outside his home to guard his spirit. The staff have also other uses and meaning in Senufo communities, they said to be used during ceremonies and awards for initiates that have mastered the secret language of the society. They are held durign the Kpelie masquerade during harvest festivals, and as weapoons to ward off evil spirits that aim to disrupt ritual ceremonies.

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Model is W 8 – H 94 and weight 1.8 kg.

In this type of masks, human features are combined with the powerful bill of the hornbill bird, which is the most distinguishing feature of these masks. The bird is honored by the Jimini, the Ligbi, the Senufo and other peoples. They attach great importance to this bird, considering it one of mythical primeval animals, an attendant on the souls of the dead and a symbol of fertility. They are danced during the funerals of distinguished Muslim holy men, and their performances mark critical moments during the Muslim calendar year, and at the end of Ramadan, the month-long Islamic fast. The masqueraders are greatly admired for the grace of their dance movements, which they perform in pairs and in perfect unison. They are also valued for the positive qualities ascribed to the hornbill, whose behavior and family life are considered exemplary by the Ligbi.

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Model is W 19 – H 28 and weight 0.4 kg.

This beautifully carved mask originates from the Baule tribe. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse. The Mblo masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals.

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Model is W 58 – H 25 and weight 1.9 kg.

This beautiful female hand-carved figure is called "Rhythm Pounder". It originates from the Senufo people of Ivory Coast, Mali, and Burkina Faso. The anthropomorphic figure was once a benevolent symbol of fertility and a conduit to the departed, but also a crucial prop in both commemorative ancestral rites and in initiations of adolescents to adult society. It has preserved its authenticity, surface, and aged patina. The wood carving is exquisite and exaggerated features, have all of the hallmarks of the Senufo people. 

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Model is W 20 – H 112 and weight 5 kg.