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Senufo or Bobo Ritual Figurine
Lost wax cast copper alloy pendants were widely worn talismans in West Africa through the mid-20th c. This lovely example is listed here as Senufo or Bobo, but it could be the product of a traditional foundry within the territory of a neighboring ethnic group. Ascribing tribal identities to castings from the region made up by Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana and Burkina Faso is challenging as the sculptural vocabulary frequently varies more from foundry to foundry than between ethnic communities. This beautiful detailed vintage figure comes from the personal collection of Joseph Knopfelmacher, founder of Craft Caravan, the landmark emporium of African arts and crafts in Soho, New York City. Price upon request. Unmounted, 5.5 cm tall.
