A female Senufo Rhythmpounder, called Deblé, of the borderdestrict of Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso, extremly heavy hard wood, a sacrfification patina on most parts of the sculpture, the rest showing a blackened, shiny surface.

"The Senufo are well known for their elegant sculpture, which is often associated with the Poro, important men's and women's religious society. These figures, often ornamented by body scarification, elaborate coiffures, and jewelry, represent idealized female beauty. This object, called a deble, was used at Poro festivities, such as initiations and funerals. Deble are held by their upper arms and pounded on the ground to mark a rhythm for dancers. The worn arms on this piece show it was used repeatedly". Source: Brooklyn Museum, NY , Wolfgang Jaenicke Gallery, Berlin, Invitation1.8.19

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Height: 65 cm
Weight: 5,8 kg