Senufo bird - Wikipedia
WEBThe image of this bird is taken from the native yellow-casqued hornbill, which the Senufo believe is the master of all arrogant birds and associated with intellectual power, significant of the knowledge the elders hope to impart on the young initiates.
Bird (Sejen) | Senufo peoples | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBThe yellow-casqued hornbill, one of the species found in the Senufo area, is considered the master among birds and a symbol of intellectual power. Its yellow head is equated with the red caps worn by Poro elders, who, like the bird, embody wisdom and authority.
Bird (Sejen) | Senufo peoples | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBThe large carved beak common on many sejen sculptures suggests a species of hornbill. However, Senufo speakers have also associated the sculptures with crows, eagles, vultures, or buzzards. Individuals sometimes refer to bird sculpture as kasinge, a reference to the first ancestor.
Senufo Art, Ivory Coast - Hamill Gallery
WEBA symbol of fertility and the original ancestor cult, the hornbill was the mythological founder of the Senufo people. The figures were originally worn on the head during long dances and processions.
Figure in the form of a hornbill (porpianong) – Works – Museum …
WEBWalking outside the limits of a Senufo town, one might have encountered this hornbill sculpture blocking a path. The figure was a warning that the men’s society was meeting nearby. The hornbill is considered the foremost bird of …
Sejen: Bird Figure (Senufo People, Ivory Coast) - NOA Living
WEBThe yellow casqued hornbill, which is one of the species found in the Senufo area, is a master among birds and is revered for its intellectual power. Its yellow head, which is equated with the red caps worn by Senufo elders, symbolizes wisdom and authority.
Hornbill | Artful Animals - National Museum of African Art
WEBSenufo peoples, Côte d'Ivoire. 19th to mid-20th century. Wood, paint. Gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, 2005-6-48.
Senufo Porpianong — The Old Jail Art Center
WEBFeb 21, 2022 · Hornbills are the most important Nature Spirit to the Senofu- as they are reflected in their creation story. In which, the hornbill flies over all the land, dropping and spreading the seeds of life. Of all the Nature Spirits, its image is the most sacred and referenced in their artwork.
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WEBHornbill figures, called Setien or Porpianong, were used by the Lo and Poro societies. A symbol of fertility and the original ancestor cult, the hornbill was the mythological founder of the Senufo people. The figures were originally worn on …
Anthropomorphic Hornbill - Senufo — Google Arts & Culture
WEBTitle: Anthropomorphic Hornbill; Creator: Senufo; Creator Nationality: African; Date: early 20th century; Physical Dimensions: w52.1 x h123.8 x d39.4 cm (overall) Type: Sculpture; Medium: Wood;...
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