Old Wooden Senufo Stool, West Africa with an Abstract Form

Old Wooden Senufo Stool, West Africa with an Abstract FormCarved from a single block of wood by members of the Senufo Tribe, N. Ivory Coast W. Burkina Faso, this stool has what I refer to as a spontaneous and unrehearsed design. The carver carved following instinct and not a set design and clearly carved without the use of power tools but by hand with a machete, panga or knife. Objects such as this fascinate meNormally objects like this were not made for resale but personal use normally in a small village or

In the carving of this stool

handles) w x 11” d x 6 “ t

but one can clearly see she was experimenting with a very similar subject matter in this painting

Surya and Kartikeya(Skanda)

Sculpture:10” t x 23” w

It also feels really nice to hold and wear

Unique angles created from expertly formed metal folds along with a wide and elongated spout sit on a round base

Boho old hand-embroidered large silk textile earrings with dangling jingling posts

Since copper smithing and casting is a simpler process than smelting iron

The offering bowl and stand were cast in one solid piece and then engraved with detailed design

The designs are harmonious and balanced

Taos and Santa Fe