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Original Title
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title unknown
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Devised Title
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Senufo Man
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Date
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Unknown
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Description
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Along with the paired woman and child figure, this male counterpart is heavily covered with facial and body markings as he is regally seated on a decorated stool. The man is holding a sword or spear. His postiche, or false metal beard, is prominent while his upright posture asserts his status. This piece originates from the Senufo people of West Africa
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Additional Subject
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African art
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Black art
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Sculpture
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Type
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Sculpture
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Medium
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Wood
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Additional Techniques
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Carving
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Measurements
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4 in x 19 in x 3 1/4 in
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Format
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JPEG
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OBJ
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HBCU Identifier
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pc159
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HCAC Identifier
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HCAC.TSU.0041
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Rights
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All rights held by the University Museum at Texas Southern. For permission to publish, distribute, or use this image for any other purpose, please contact University Museum, Texas Southern University umuseum@gmail.com Attn: Museum Director. Materials not created by Texas Southern University may still be under copyright. Additional materials may be presented for educational and research purposes in accordance with fair use under United States copyright law.
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Contributing Institution
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Texas Southern University