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 ?).

• Narrative

  Purchased by the Kelowna Museum (now the Okanagan Heritage Museum) from Mr and Mrs Henry Hildebrand in 1982.

• History Of Use

  Traditionally used at Poro society funeral ceremonies.

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• Type of Item pounder
• Culture Senufo
• Material wood, stain
• Measurements height 139.3 cm, width 30.0 cm, depth 26.3 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Okanagan Heritage Museum
• Received from Okanagan Heritage Museum

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• Made in Cote d'Ivoire

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• Ownership Date before September 14, 2022
• Acquisition Date on September 14, 2022

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3595/0009