Senufo Rhythm Pounder Guardian Sculpture, Ivory Coast #801 Lega Bwami Idimu Miniature Mask ward off disease

ward off disease

as well as restore a sense of well being and enhance self esteem

2" x 1 1/4" x 5/8"

Tribal Antique circa Early to Mid 20th Century

beads 10 -12 mm

Senufo Rhythm Pounder Guardian Sculpture, Ivory Coast #801 Lega Bwami Idimu Miniature Mask ward off diseaseSenufo Guardian sculpture, Ivory Coast This powerful, Senufo Guardian sculpture has an expressive shape. It comes from the region of Korhogo, Country Diamtn. Reddish tomocre patina, traces of intensive ritual use. Measurements: 36cm Provenance Mohamed Belo Garba The rhythm pounder (deble) from the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast was once a crucial prop in both commemorative ancestral rites and in initiations of adolescents to adult society; it was