Senufo Woman with Child

Original Title

title unknown

Devised Title

Senufo Woman with Child

Date

unknown

Creator

unknown

Description

The intricate work of a seated mother and child, possibly royalty, originates from the Senufo people in West Africa. Detailed body modifications and scars cover the mother's body as she calmly looks out to the audience, as the child on her left leg is cradled close to her body.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

Art See all items with this value

Additional Subject

African art

Black art

Sculpture

Motherhood

Type

Sculpture

Medium

Wood

Additional Techniques

Carving

Measurements

4 in x 19 in x 3 in

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

pc158

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.TSU.0040

Contributing Institution

Texas Southern University