Female Pombibele

In the rites dedicated to the cult of the ancestors and in the funeral honors of the members of the Pore participate two types of statues, thePombibele, children of the Pore, who represent spirits and are borne by young initiates and who are represented as a couple, andDeblé.  

These sculpturespombibeleparticipate especially in funerals of the Pore members who have received the last degree of initiation orkafforo. They also participate in rites dedicated to the cult of ancestors. The statuesPombibeleand theDebléare very similar and very often subject to confusion. TheDébléThey carry a handle on the top of the head to allow their grip and be able to hit the ground thus marking the pace of the steps. Mango of which thePombibele.Very stylized figure that responds perfectly to the Senufus aesthetic canons. Ancient patina with remnants of libations.

Statue of a woman of extreme thinness who presents several pariticularities. In addition to "pombibele" it can be considered maternity given its bulging belly and fallen breasts. The images of these characteristics are considered maternity homes in the African statuary. Its square shoulders, long head and long chests that form right angle as well as the three rings under the chests are atypical elements in this type of statues. On the head appears one of the sacred animals of the Senufus, the chameleon, one of the first five animals to exist on earth and symbol of wisdom because it is able to adapt to any circumstance. Dark patina.