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96 - Farmer’s walking stick topped with a female figure seated on…
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Estimate €500 - €700
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Description
Farmer’s walking stick topped with a female figure seated on a traditional stool, wearing a broad sagittal crest and adorned with beads. Wood with an antique honey-coloured patina, slightly weeping at the top; original iron tip. One hand is missing. Senoufo, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. H: 33 W: 5 cm unmounted This staff, both utilitarian and symbolic, embodies the intimate relationship between humankind, the earth and ancestral forces. The presence of the female figure, associated with fertility and the protection of the hearth, lends the object a spiritual significance that extends beyond its agricultural function. The deep patina, the balanced proportions and the density of the wood reflect long-standing ritual use. Through its precise modelling and the softness of its forms, this staff expresses a notion of vital continuity, in which the woman acts as a mediator between the fertility of the earth and the prosperity of the community.
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About the sale Journey Across the Continents (sale without live performance)
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Auction time 09/10/2026 at 1:00 PM
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