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A Senufu Pombilele Rhythm pounder, ivory coast. Pombilele…
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A Senufu Pombilele Rhythm pounder, ivory coast. Pombilele pounders were used during dances to keep rhythm while dancing. The figure would have been held by the arms and the columnar base stamped on the ground. Rhythm pounders were also used to stamp down the soil of the grave of the recently deceased to ensure the spirit went on to the afterlife. This pounder is carved from a single piece of wood of large proportions, it has an elongated torso and arms, while the legs are short and without feet. Detailing of the figure includes the high-crested coiffure, the incised scarficiation marks, and body adornments at the arms and neck. Height 122 cm, width 18 cm, depth 5 cm. Provenance: Lim-Strutt collection, Aotearoa
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