Senoufo Katyelo figure
Art of West Africa Senoufo Ivory Coast
African statues among the Senoufo are linked to the cult of Poro, which is a fundamental institution for this African people. They are the basis of social, political and economic life and initiation rituals, especially for young people preparing their passage to adulthood. The Katyelo is the mother of the village, on her rests the important task of transmitting her knowledge through the ritual cult of the Poro.
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Data sheet
- Size
- 38 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Condition
- Vintage
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Art of West Africa Senoufo Ivory Coast
African statues among the Senoufo are linked to the cult of Poro, which is a fundamental institution for this African people. They are the basis of social, political and economic life and initiation rituals, especially for young people preparing their passage to adulthood. The Katyelo is the mother of the village, on her rests the important task of transmitting her knowledge through the ritual cult of the Poro.