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Senufo Staff Finial, Côte d’Ivoire — Senufo Staff Finial, Côte d’Ivoire
Senufo Staff Finial, Côte d’Ivoire

Senufo Staff Finial, Côte d’Ivoire

This Senufo staff finial from Côte d'Ivoire represents the sculptural traditions of West African art, likely serving both ceremonial and decorative functions. The carved form exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship of Senufo artisans.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

May 10, 2023

Estimate: $2,500 – $3,500

Lot 14

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Senufo Staff Finial, Côte d’Ivoire, Senufo Staff Finial, Côte d’Ivoire

This Senufo staff finial from Côte d'Ivoire represents the sculptural traditions of West African art, likely serving both ceremonial and decorative functions. The carved form exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship of Senufo artisans.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, Sculpture, Traditional, Tribal Art, Wood Carving, Ivorian, Ornamental, Earth Tones, Staff Finial, Figurative