Bed
Côte d'Ivoire, Sénoufo
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Provenance
Peter Fuchs, Munich, GermanyGerman Private Collection, Munich
Taille
H: 88 cm
B: 97 cm
L: 270 cm
H: 34.6 inch
B: 38.2 inch
L: 106.3 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, rising from four massive feet, reclining surface slightly moulded, consisting of three planks, parallel incisions on the sides, a raised triangular pillow in the head area, rep. (breakage reclining surface, breakage left foot stabilized by metal clamp and massive screw), small missing parts through insect caused damage, cracks, traces of abrasion;
used by chiefs and notables and as a bier at funeral ceremonies as well.