Senufo High-Back Sculptural Chair – Côte d’Ivoire (Mid-20th Century, 40+ Years Old)
$3,495.00
Senufo High-Back Sculptural Chair – Côte d’Ivoire (Mid-20th Century, 40+ Years Old)
A rare, large-scale Senufo high-back sculptural chair carved from a single slab of dense hardwood. With its tall shield-like back, curved seat and beautifully aged patina, this 40+ year old piece is both collectible tribal art and refined interior sculpture.
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Description
Senufo High-Back Sculptural Chair – Côte d’Ivoire (Mid-20th Century, 40+ Years Old)
This exceptional sculptural chair originates from the Senufo people of Côte d’Ivoire, known for their master woodcarving traditions and elegantly minimalist furniture forms. Carved from a single block of hardwood, this piece displays the organic curves, tool markings and rich surface patina associated with authentic mid-20th-century Senufo craftsmanship.
The chair features:
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A tall, shield-shaped high back — a signature of Senufo design, symbolic of protection and status.
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Hand-carved curvature throughout — created using traditional adze tools.
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A forward-angled, stable leg stance — functional, architectural and beautifully sculptural.
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Deep natural patina — showing decades of genuine use and age.
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A heavy, dense build (approx. 30 kg) — confirming traditional single-slab hardwood construction.
These high-back chairs were used for rest, meditation and community gatherings. Today, they are highly prized by collectors, stylists and interior designers for their sculptural presence and the quiet authority they bring to a room.
Standing at 128 cm, this is a rare large-format example — ideal as a statement accent chair, sculptural corner piece, entryway focal point, or gallery object within contemporary, minimal, Mediterranean, Moroccan, or Japandi interiors.
DIMENSIONS
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Height: 128 cm
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Width: 59 cm
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Depth: 95 cm
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Weight: ~30 kg
FEATURES
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Hand-carved by Senufo artisans
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Mid–late 20th century (40+ years old)
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Single-slab hardwood construction
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Naturally aged patina
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Sculptural high-back form
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Strong interior styling presence
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One-of-a-kind piece
PROVENANCE
Sourced through long-standing collectors working with Senufo communities in northern Côte d’Ivoire. The construction, weight, surface tone and carving lines are consistent with authenticated mid-20th-century Senufo high-back chairs used in domestic and ceremonial contexts. Tribal Village acquires all heritage pieces ethically and with respect for cultural origin.
DOCUMENTATION OF REGIONAL ORIGIN
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Region: Northern Côte d’Ivoire
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Cultural Group: Senufo
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Material: Single-slab carved hardwood
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Era: Circa 1970s–1980s
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Verification: Tool marks, patina, slab-carved construction and proportions correspond with documented Senufo furniture forms
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Acquisition: Via experienced cultural traders with established relationships in Senufo artisan regions
MATERIALS & CARE
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Solid hardwood
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Indoor use only
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Wipe with a dry/damp cloth
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Avoid chemical cleaners
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Keep out of direct sunlight
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Do not over-oil (minimal, natural care is ideal)
