Figure of a woman. Senufo, Ivory Coast, border of Sudan.
1935
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1935
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Figure of a woman. Senufo, Ivory Coast, border of Sudan. is a 1935 photographic by Walker Evans, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This is a black-and-white photo of a carved wooden figure. The figure shows a woman sitting with her legs tucked under her. Her arms rest on her knees, and she has a simple, geometric face with a high forehead. The carving is rough but detailed, especially in the patterned fabric draped over her body. This photo was taken in 1935 by Walker Evans, who focused on everyday objects and people. The figure itself comes from the Senufo culture in West Africa, where wooden carvings often hold spiritual meaning. Next, check out Walker Evans to see more of his striking photographs.
