Bird Figure for Poro Society (Sejen)

Senufo

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Caption

Senufo. Bird Figure for Poro Society (Sejen), late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, applied coating, 39 1/2 x 9 x 7 in. (100.3 x 22.8 x 17.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Adolph and Esther D. Gottlieb Collection, 1989.51.3. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Senufo

Title

Bird Figure for Poro Society (Sejen)

Date

late 19th or early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Côte d'Ivoire

Medium

Wood, applied coating

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

39 1/2 x 9 x 7 in. (100.3 x 22.8 x 17.8 cm)

Credit Line

The Adolph and Esther D. Gottlieb Collection

Accession Number

1989.51.3

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