Impressive very large anthropomorphic ritual pestle, protective effigy of Sénoufo ceremony, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso made of néré wood. Period: 1940 - 1970. I note signs of use, stabilized traces of previous pestle marks. Small loss at the back of one ear and a discreet restoration at the level of a lower fin. Max dimensions without base: Height 173.5 x 18 x 16.5 cm. Max dimensions with base: Height 187 x 23.3 x 23 cm. Free pick-up possible in the historic center of Bourges (Notre-Dame Church). - Orders are dropped off at the foot of your home. - Dimensions are always specified: no disputes will be accepted if the furniture does not fit in your staircase or if your ceiling is too low... for example. - Specific delivery rates apply for islands: Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Balearic Islands......... - Delivery times are generally very short for all major urban areas. - These may be extended for extremely isolated and particularly poorly served destinations: please feel free to contact me in advance. Authenticity: Original Type: Figurine, Statue Origin: Africa Period: 1950-1969 Country of origin: Ivory Coast Height: 173.5 Material: Wood Style: 1940-1960.