The sculptors and metal smiths, responsible for making the Senufo cult objects live on their own in a separate part of the village. The attitude shown toward them by other Senufo is a mixture of fear and respect, owing to their privileged relationship with the natural forces that they are capable of channeling in sculptures and masks.

This is an unusual bronze mask. It has elements of a fast dance - hence hair moving and a totem horn bill - symbol of fertility.