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Champion cultivator staff, Korhogo region, Ivory Coast, late 19th - early 20th century (wood, cowry...

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HST170613
Image title
Champion cultivator staff, Korhogo region, Ivory Coast, late 19th - early 20th century (wood, cowry shells, plant fibre, horn and iron)
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Artist
Senufo Culture / African
Location
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, USA
Medium
wood, cowry shells, plant fibre, horn and iron
Date
C20th AD
Dimensions
102.9x9.2x8.6 cms
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Senufo men often compete in hoeing contests and the most skillful tiller of soil is awarded such a staff; topped by a carving of seated young woman; figure promises its owner beautiful wife, many children and abundant harvests;

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Photo: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston / The Dr. Gus K. Nicholson Collection / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords
carving / superstition / honour / hope / prize / exaggerated breasts / success / nubile / cote d'ivoire
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