Rhythm Pounder Item Number: 3595/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden carving depicting a tall thin human figure standing on a semicircle protruding from a rectangular base. The underside of the base has eight circular pieces of metal and four holes bored through the wood with nails in them. Geometric patterns composed of two or more columns/rows of multiple rectangles are carved onto the figure's face, chest, stomach, lower back, buttocks, arms, and legs. The figure has a long, narrow face that extends down toward the chest, a long neck, slightly downturned semicircular eyes, a long protruding nose, and small protruding ears. The lips are pursed and protruding, and a small cylinder extends down from the bottom lip. The figure appears to be pregnant, with protruding breasts, stomach, and naval. On top of the figure's head is an ovoid shape with incised lines (hair or headdress ?).
History Of Use
Traditionally used at Poro society funeral ceremonies.
Narrative
Purchased by the Kelowna Museum (now the Okanagan Heritage Museum) from Mr and Mrs Henry Hildebrand in 1982.
Item History
- Made in Cote d'Ivoire
- Owned by Okanagan Heritage Museum before September 14, 2022
- Received from Okanagan Heritage Museum (Transferring institution) on September 14, 2022
What
Who
- Culture
- Senufo
- Previous Owner
- Okanagan Heritage Museum
- Received from
- Okanagan Heritage Museum (Transferring institution)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cote d'Ivoire
When
- Ownership Date
- before September 14, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on September 14, 2022
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3595/0009