A very elegant and ancient tripod dogo-shala chair of classical form, with a curved seat and long backrest dominated by a stylized head acting as a handle. Men's chairs were exclusively used by the eldest member of a household and depict the body in a semi-recumbent position. Gurunsi or Nuna, Burkina Faso Hardwood, visible erosion and wear, superb old patina. Height: 66cm Provenance: Bernard Sabatier Collection, Paris Bernard Sabatier Collection, Paris Private collection, France