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)
Senufo Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel

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

Ring Depicting a Chameleon
Senufo Côte d'Ivoire or Burkina Faso Northern Africa and the Sahel

Amulet Depicting Birds
Senufo Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel

Pendant Depicting a Tortoise
Senufo Côte d'Ivoire or Burkina Faso Northern Africa and the Sahel

Face Mask (Kpeliye'e)
Senufo Boundiali, northern Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel

Amulet Depicting Birds
Senufo Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel

Helmet Mask
Senufo Korhogo, northern Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel

Mask Head (Kagba or Navige)
Senufo Korhogo, northern Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel

Male Figure
Senufo Korhogo, northern Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel

Door Lock
Senufo 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

Helmet Mask (Kunugba'a)
Senufo Korhogo, northern Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel

Ring Depicting a Chameleon
Senufo Côte d'Ivoire or Burkina Faso Northern Africa and the Sahel

Lidded Box
Dyula Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel

Self-Portrait
Walter Shirlaw (American, 1838–1909)