A very old monoxyl tripod man's seat, whose slender silhouette evokes the flight of a bird, its beak serving as a handle being carved on the reverse of the long backrest. This type of seat was a symbol of authority and maturity, reserved for elders or lineage chiefs. Lobi, Burkina Faso Wood, significant wear and age-related erosion, very fine age-related oxidation, superb patina. H. 64 cm / L. 120 cm Provenance : Private collection, Paris