“There was a time when a man was judged and respected by his seat, now it is by his car”
Although in traditional African cultures, furniture is hardly present, it is the only continent that has produced such a variety of chairs, stools, head rests, with such amazing designs.Far from being simple usual objects, these seats carry important symbolic values. Generally considered as strictly personnal, one does not lend them, and in some cases they become true objects of cult. Made exclusively for the owner and following specific criteria, they are signs of social position and political functions.

Contrary to the majority of african seats, this type of low chair is composed of several elements assembled together.

It is found with Baoule, Gouro, Guere and Dan people who live in the center and western areas of Côte d’Ivoire.
Once an exclusive symbol of those initiated into secret societies, its use has since become generalized, especially among women.

Height: 20 inch
Width: 21 inch
Price: $ 250

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