"Pombibele" rhythm pounder. Senufo 40 inches Start Price USD 590.00 Current Price USD 590.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, July 20, 2008 End Time Sunday, July 27, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about '"Pombibele" rhythm pounder. Senufo 40 inches' Description "Pombibele" rhythm pounder Type of Object: Ritual instrument Ethnic Group/Tribe: Senufo Country of Origin: Mali/Cote d'Ivoire Materials: Wood, stain Approximate Age: 20th century Dimensions: 40 inches Overall Condition: Excellent Damage, Repair: Crack in base Additional Information: A fine carving in classic Senufo style. The so-called "rhythm pounders" are used in funerals of important members of the "Poro" Society, a powerful social regulatory force throughout much of coastal West Africa. Though these pieces are associated with loud booming noises when struck on the ground, many of them are simply carried, parade-style, and not used to make sounds at all. The art of the Senufo was important in adding African sculpture to the collecting mainstream, and remains popular and sought-after to this day. Recommended Reading: See ART OF AFRICA, by Kerchache, et al **024753** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!