Baoule Figural Bench, Ivory Coast

Mid 20th century or earlier, carved from a single block of hardwood, the work consists of a curved seat resting upon a crouching, open-mouthed panther.

21 x 58.5 x 11.75 in.

From the Jean Francois Provost Collection of African Art, Hillsborough, North Carolina

Numerous drying cracks.

$600 - 900