241028 - Extremly rare Antique Bamana Kariatide- or Palaver seat - Mali
Extremly rare Antique Large Bamana Kariatide- or Palaver seat from Mali
Hand carved from a single piece of wood .
Size: 94 cm long and 34 cm high and very heavy.
This bamana seat is from the mid of the 20th century and comes with a certificate of autenticity.
Behold the remarkable embodiment of Bamana craftsmanship: a distinctive wooden seat that speaks to the heritage and artistry of the Bamana people. Meticulously carved from sturdy indigenous wood, this seat speaks to age-old traditions and cultural reverence. The elegant yet robust design showcases the finesse of Bamana artisans, evident in the beautiful male sculpture that supports the seat and the small head that graces its surface – a tribute to the rich symbolism embedded in Bamana culture. The seat’s sturdy construction reflects the resilience and strength embedded in Bamana societal values, providing not just a place to sit, but a tangible connection to a storied past. This Bamana wooden seat was used as a seat for an important figure from the Bamana culture.
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