Senufo Man

Item

Original Title
title unknown
Devised Title
Senufo Man
Date
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.
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
Item sets
TSU Sculptures