Recognizable by its animal head with curved horns and a menacing mouth, the Wambele is emblematic of the Senufo.

Used in the Poro initiation rites, it embodies supernatural forces charged with protecting the community and educating young initiates.

Its powerful forms and hybrid aspect, blending human and animal traits, recall the union of the visible and invisible worlds.

The rider carved at the top evokes human mastery over these energies.