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Early 20th Century Senufo Gbag Turtle Bed

$5,880

£4,499.30

€5,149.49

CA$8,304.11

A$9,025.14

CHF 4,836.65

MX$109,581.24

NOK 60,721.21

SEK 56,309.70

DKK 38,460.36

About the Item

Abstract and sculptural, the wooden forms of the Senufo people of Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso are imbued with unique personality that reveal the hand of the maker. This large wooden daybed is no exception, artfully chiseled from a single tree trunk to an elongated, rectangular surface with tapered legs and an elevated headrest. Known as a gbag, the ceremonial bed was used ritually at the center of dance performances to honor the spirits of loved ones and celebrate important events. This example is sculpted with incredible character, carved with expressive details and a freeform shape that follows the contours of the wood. The sloping headrest is shaped to resemble a turtle, an animal thought by the Senufo to have special ties to the spiritual world. Burnished smooth from years of use, the bed lives on as a modern sculpture, seat, or table.

Attributed to:

Senufo (Artist)

Dimensions:

Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 73 in (185.42 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)

Style:

Tribal (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Cote d Ivoire

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Bed is slightly warped from age and the natural movement of the wood.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

Seller: CKBW0021stDibs: LU820044476252

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