LOBI, Burkina Faso. Hardwood, dark patina Daâka" male tripod seat used by men when travelling (carried on the shoulder) and can be used as a headache in the event of a quarrel. 1st half of the 20th century. Length: 45 cm. Width: 10 cm. Height: 13.5 cm. Slight wear. Provenance: Collection of Patrice CHRISTY, a recognised specialist in wildlife conservation, particularly in Africa. He has co-authored several works on biodiversity, and his work has made a major contribution to understanding and preserving bird species in Africa, particularly in Gabon and Sâo-Tomé et Principe. All his objects were collected in the 1970s.