Untitled (Senufo Bird)
| CCAC #: | 0329 |
| Artwork title: | Untitled (Senufo Bird) |
| Artist(s): |
Gavin Younge |
| Year made: | Unknown |
| Artwork type: | Sculpture or object |
| Medium: | Wood and metal sheeting and nails |
| Dimensions (mm): | 745 x 635 |
| Source: | Donated by the artist |
| Year acquired: | 1997 |
| Installation type: | Movable artwork |
| Location area: | In storage |
| Signage: | This is a homage to the traditional 'Senufo Bird' hornbill sculpture used in initiation ceremonies of the Poro in West Africa. According to their creation myth, it was one of the first animals on earth, together with the snake, chameleon, tortoise and crocodile. Being a creature of both heaven and earth, the bird is a link to their ancestors |
Photographer: Staff
Photo copyright: CCT
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NOTE: The process of photographing artworks in the CCAC is underway - we are currently working to improve image quality and display on the CMS but have included internal reference photos for identification purposes in the interim.