Observation

The question was attempted by few candidates. The candidates performed averagely in this question. They were expected to respond to the question in the following manner:

(a)                    Senufo figures
(i)         -           Cote d’Ivoire/Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso/Upper Volta and Mali.     
(ii)        -           Wood.                                                                                    

(b)                    Characteristics of Senufo figures
-           Highly elongated.
-           Pronounced/protruding forehead.
-           Some with pointed chin with tapers.
-           Female figures have pointed long and narrow breast.
-           Female figures are with slim stomach.
-           Long and thin arms.
-           Arms are usually attached to the thighs.
-           Carved in wood.
-           Stylized hair dresses with comb.
-           Faces are also stylized.
-           Finely polished.
-           They are usually seated or standing on pedestals.
-           Some have facial marks/scarification.
-           Short limbs.

(c)                    Functions of Senufo figures
-           They represent ancestral spirit.
-           They are used for divination.
-           For funeral ceremonies (to remove the spirit of the dead from the house).
-           For admission of the initiates.
-           For representing horsemen.
-           They are used in the cult of twins.
-           They enhance the importance of dignitaries’ staff.

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