Chief A Horse Syonfolo
Senufo · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: FEC-13
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- Height
- 35 cm
- Material
- Wood and dark patina
Equestrian sculptures correspond to an important category within the Senufo statuery. The character, looking like a traditional boss with his conical cap and scarifications on his…
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Full original description
Equestrian sculptures correspond to an important category within the Senufo statuery. The character, looking like a traditional boss with his conical cap and scarifications on his face shows that he is an initiate in traditional rituals. The horse for the Senufus is an allegorical animal linked to political leadership, which indicates that the knight who rides him enjoys an important political status, is a chief. They get the name of syonfolo, holder of the horse, or fanhafoloThese figures have different everyday uses but it is in the realm of divination that they find their greatest application. The hat is called tefala-dong, is a symbol of wisdom and protector of its bearer.
Further technical information
- Width
- 20 cm
- Attributed period
- IMMEDIATE PACKAGING XX
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Côte d’Ivoire. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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