Senoufo cane bird of champion cultivator (Ivory Coast)

The sculpture of the gliding bird is fitted at the end of a long stick. This is the trophy awarded to the winner of the competitions among young insiders Poro for plowing fields. Floating in the wind with a large banner of cloth, that cane chairs competitions that take place every year. Being devoted champion farmer is a supreme honour for the young Senoufo which then attract the votes of girls. Cane recalls the teaching during initiation: thus essential solidarity between generations is highlighted by groups of birds with their young.