Senufo Rhythm Pounder, Côte d'Ivoire

deble
height 45 1/2in (115.5cm)

Provenance
Harry A. Franklin Gallery, Beverly Hills, California
John and Marian Scott Collection, Manhattan Beach, California, acquired from the above in 1985

Carved from hard wood, the male figure stands with oval feet resting firmly on top of the base, with shortened legs and a long torso, the hands resting on the hips, broad shoulders, long cylindrical neck supporting the cylindrical head capped with a crescent-form coiffure highlighted with vertical linear incisions, the face bordered by crescent-form ears, with arching brows above slit eyes and protruding lips, three linear scarifications on the face below the eyes and cheeks; varied light and dark brown patina with wear indicative of significant cultural use.

All proceeds from this lot to benefit the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts