Senufo Man

Original Title

title unknown

Devised Title

Senufo Man

Date

unknown

Creator

unknown

Description

Along with the Senufo woman, the male counterpart is heavily covered with facial and body markings as he is regally seated on a decorated stool. The man is holding a spear and his postiche, or false metal beard, is prominent while his upright posture asserts his status.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

Art See all items with this value

Additional Subject

African art

Black art

Sculpture

Type

Sculpture

Medium

Wood

Additional Techniques

Carving

Measurements

4 in x 19 in x 3 1/4 in

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

pc159

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.TSU.0041

Contributing Institution

Texas Southern University