A comprehensive study of the sculptural traditions of the Senufo people, who inhabit regions of Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Holas examines the diverse masks, figures, and ritual objects central to Senufo cultural and religious life, including the renowned Poro society initiation sculptures, agricultural fertility figures, and powerful masquerade forms. This French-language work combines ethnographic research with aesthetic analysis, documenting the formal qualities, symbolic meanings, and ceremonial functions of Senufo sculpture. Published by Côte d'Ivoire's Center for Human Sciences, this scholarly volume represents important documentation of one of West Africa's most distinctive sculptural traditions. Essential for collectors of West African art, scholars of Senufo culture, and anyone interested in the sophisticated artistic and spiritual systems of the region
Softcover book
French text
31 pages
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.
A comprehensive study of the sculptural traditions of the Senufo people, who inhabit regions of Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Holas examines the diverse masks, figures, and ritual objects central to Senufo cultural and religious life, including the renowned Poro society initiation sculptures, agricultural fertility figures, and powerful masquerade forms. This French-language work combines ethnographic research with aesthetic analysis, documenting the formal qualities, symbolic meanings, and ceremonial functions of Senufo sculpture. Published by Côte d'Ivoire's Center for Human Sciences, this scholarly volume represents important documentation of one of West Africa's most distinctive sculptural traditions. Essential for collectors of West African art, scholars of Senufo culture, and anyone interested in the sophisticated artistic and spiritual systems of the region
Softcover book
French text
31 pages
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.