presents:
Exhibition Sale

ART OF RESTING
SYMBOLISM OF SEATS

first part (1/2)

"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. In this perspective, one can say that each of these objects is unique. Although one can easily establish families of style, each owner tries to personalize his seat.

Oromo head-rest Akan seat Gurunsi chair Karamajong head-rest Masaï head-rest Guéré chair Next : 1 2