Senufo’s work is defined by its senufo sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Helmet Mask (Kponyungo)
Senufo: Senambele Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel
Female Caryatid Drum (Pinge)
Senufo Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel
Water Container (Funjoho)
Ring Depicting a Chameleon
Senufo Côte d'Ivoire or Burkina Faso Northern Africa and the Sahel
Door (Korugo)
Carved by Nyaamadyo Koné (active early/mid-20th century) Senufo Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel
Amulet Depicting Birds
Pendant Depicting a Tortoise
Face Mask (Kpeliye'e)
Senufo Boundiali, northern Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel
Scepter or Ceremonial Axe (Kpa'ana)
Senufo Côte d’Ivoire Coastal West Africa
Scepter
Senufo Côte d'Ivoire Coastal West Africa
Door Lock
Helmet Mask
Senufo Korhogo, northern Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel
Mask Head (Kagba or Navige)
Male Figure
Helmet Mask (Kunugba'a)
Lidded Box
Dyula Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel
Self-Portrait
Walter Shirlaw (American, 1838–1909)