Ivory Coast, Senufo, Daleu Agricultural Award Consisting of Four Black Birds

Carved and painted wood, two smaller birds attach with spikes to a larger host while a third small bird stands alone. Compositions such as this were a prize given to the best farmer in a given age group for a particular year.

Large bird 14.5 in.; smaller birds 6.5 - 7 in.

Single Owner Collection of a Southern Gentleman

Light wear.