Ancestor Figure – African Coastal Region

March 30, 2020 Dinh Nguyen

Ancestor Figure

Region: African Coastal Region
The Senufo of northern Côte d’Ivoire produce a rich variety of sculptures, mainly associated with Poro, a society guided by a female ancestral spirit known as “the Ancient Mother.” All adult Senufo men belong to Poro, and the society maintains the continuity of religious and historical traditions. During initiation, young men are instructed through the use of sculptural figures.

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