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An elegant example of Senufo craftsmanship, this folding chair features a sculpted backrest carved with a stylized motif characteristic of Ivory Coast woodwork. The seat and frame display the functional simplicity of traditional folding designs, while the back's relief carving—rendered in flowing geometric and anthropomorphic elements—anchors the piece in the region's iconographic language. Warm patina and tool marks indicate age and handwork; the joinery suggests it was made to be disassembled and transported, reflecting the mobility valued in many West African communities. Dimensions, wood type, age, and provenance would clarify its cultural and market context, but as presented it exemplifies a utilitarian object elevated by carved symbolism and practiced technique.
An elegant example of Senufo craftsmanship, this folding chair features a sculpted backrest carved with a stylized motif characteristic of Ivory Coast woodwork. The seat and frame display the functional simplicity of traditional folding designs, while the back's relief carving—rendered in flowing geometric and anthropomorphic elements—anchors the piece in the region's iconographic language. Warm patina and tool marks indicate age and handwork; the joinery suggests it was made to be disassembled and transported, reflecting the mobility valued in many West African communities. Dimensions, wood type, age, and provenance would clarify its cultural and market context, but as presented it exemplifies a utilitarian object elevated by carved symbolism and practiced technique.