SÉNOUFO, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire - Lot 400

SÉNOUFO, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Beautiful equestrian figure hardwood, old brown patina, small erosion from time on the tips of the legs Height 40 cm Note: The Senufo, a people settled in the north of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, developed a sculptural tradition linked to initiation societies and the representation of prestigious figures. Equestrian figures, which are rarer in this group, evoke characters of high status or idealized figures associated with authority and mastery. The dominant position of the rider reinforces this interpretation, suggesting control and power. This type of sculpture is part of a symbolic language in which the animal and the figure form a valued entity, reflecting a hierarchical and codified vision of power within the group.