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Description
During the 18th century, the puna had to flee their land, under pressure from the Fang, and settled in the south and southwest of Gabon. In this case, the craftsman chose to incorporate the classic symbol to top a utilitarian object, a village bellows used for a blacksmith forge. This once again demonstrates the ability of African carvers to turn everyday objects into functioning works of art. The Senufo Figurative wooden bellows are completely functional after iron pipes are added into the two open holes located at the lower ends.
Culture and Traditions
The Senufo people live in West Africa. Senufo people, also known as Siena, Senefo, Sene, Senoufo, and Syénambélé, are a West African ethnolinguistic group. The Senufo speak about nine major dialects within Senari, their common language, dividing the people into different language groups.
Donation Details
Michael Wasserman donated in the year 2003.
Date of Digitization
7/21/2022
Contributing Institution
J. B . Coleman Library
Rights
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Recommended Citation
Prairie View A&M University, "SENUFO Culture of Arts from northern Ivory Coast, the southeastern Mali and the western Burkina Faso and in north-western Ghana - (Bellows)" (2022). African Sculptures and Masks. 69.
https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/african-sculptures-and-masks/69
Notes
The Appraised Amount is $20,000.00.