20th Century Slim & Tall Wingless Bird

A slim and very tall Senufo hornbill sculpture, soaring to an impressive 80 inches in height with a base measuring approximately 16" x 18". This striking piece depicts the revered "Setien" figure of the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast, notable here for its missing wings. Despite their absence, the sculpture retains a powerful and commanding presence, emphasizing the bird's elongated form and its significant symbolic role in Senufo cosmology, where it often represents ancestral spirits, wisdom, and the cyclical nature of life. The aged finish of the wood, with its nuanced tones and textures, speaks to the sculpture's likely vintage or antique origins, hinting at a history imbued within the material. The deliberate carving of the hornbill's body and head, even without the wings, showcases the artistic skill and cultural significance of this avian representation within Senufo tradition. The missing wings, rather than detracting, lend a unique and perhaps poignant quality to the piece, in