Description:

**Originally Listed At $300**

West Africa, Ivory Coast, Senufo people, ca. 20th century CE. A beautiful ladle, hand-carved from wood, featuring a deep bowl, a spiral-shaped handle, and a finial in the form of a Setien or harvest bird - a hornbill crane. Hornbills are considered by the Senufo "the master of the birds", and they are known for mating for life and raising their young together. The spread-winged stance of this bird is meant to evoke a protective gesture. Size: 6" W x 25.25" H (15.2 cm x 64.1 cm)

Provenance: private Matrisciano collection, Thousand Oaks, California, USA, acquired before 1960

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#145755

  • Condition: Small chips and nicks from surface commensurate with age, along with a rich patina and light deposits on surface. Nicely preserved form and details.

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