Description
Senufo wood divination figure from the Sandogo, a secret woman’s society.
It is the belief that ancestor spirits oversee the destiny of all beings and things.
This small and naively carved figure has a rich patina.
Early to mid 20th century.
Collected in Mali.
Height: 16,5 cm (6 1/2″)
Weight: 80 grams (2.6 oz)