MSSU African Art Exibit : The MSSU African Art collection features a variety of authentic works of art from various tribes located throughout Central Africa. The objects in the collection range from mundane day to day grooming tools to ritualistic masks and statues.
Title:
Senufo Style Seated Statue
Object Name:
Statue, Senufo, Seated
Other Name:
Statue, Female
Place of Origin:
Senufo, Ivory Coast, Africa
Provenance:
Aboriginal Indigenous Art.

Some research needed.
Description:
Seated wooden female figure, with oval—shaped head, long wedge—shaped coiffure, almond—shaped eyes, small oval—shaped mouth and long narrow nose. Arms carved away from body and holding suckling baby. Scarification on breasts, shoulders and face. Front legs doubling as front legs of stool. Dark brown patina covering entire surface area.
Collection:
Guy Mace Collection, (Turblex Company)
Material:
Wood W/Patina
Used:
Ritually Used
Technique:
Carving / Painting
Owned:
Art Department, Missouri Southern State University
Accession#:
2015.2.73
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