Baoulé chair, Ivory Coast, Africa

Antique Baoulé chair from Ivory Coast dating from the end of the 20th century - beautiful patina of use. - one of the rare ethnic groups in Africa that uses the assembly technique for their furniture. In Africa, there is an entire culture around seating, being one of the only pieces of furniture that they use for everyday, exceptional and/or official purposes. The seats, by the incredible diversity of their shape, attest to the existence of a plurality of styles and aesthetics. The way of sitting reveals relationships of power and domination as well as a cultural system based on a very hierarchical stratification of society. Sitting is a privilege. This lovely little Baoulé chair, with its refined design, will bring personality to your interior. * slightly lighter than in the photo. ** each piece is unique and may therefore differ slightly from the photo but all 4 in very good condition. Send me a message for more photos and exact measurements of each.