African carved wood bearded figure

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  1. MIRED

    MIRED Active Member

    IMG_6801.JPG IMG_6802.JPG IMG_6803.JPG IMG_6807.JPG IMG_6808.JPG IMG_6805.JPG Here's the last of my African figures. Wondering if he represents a rhythm pounder from Senufo tribe??? He's 13" tall. Beard, hat and skirt seem like they'd help identify. Inherited - guessing obtained mid-century. Any info about him would be so appreciated.
     
    MIRED, Jun 29, 2020
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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Definitely no relation to a Senufo rhythm pounder. Another souvenir carving from East Africa, probably Kenya, and may represent a member of the Gabra people who live in NE Kenya, along the Ethiopia/Somali borders.
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  3. MIRED

    MIRED Active Member

    @2manybooks your knowledge is amazing! Can't tell you how many hours I researched online trying to identify myself and still failed miserably. Thanks so very much.
     
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