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Kalao Bird Figure / Statue. Hornbill Sculpture. Senufo. Ivory Coast, Africa

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A stately and rare African sculpture of a Kalao / Hornbill from the Senufo people of northern Cote d’Ivoire. Only ancestral specialized artisan tribal members dedicate their lives to creating art for the Senufo. Sculptures are hand-carved from a solid piece of wood and clad with… Continue reading →

Item Number: S-2032
Provenance/Origin: Cote d'Ivoire. Late 1900s
Composition: Wood, copper, nails, patina
Dimensions: 19" tall x 9" at widest x 8" deep
Weight: 4 pounds
Price: $ 490.00 USD

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