Baule Cloth Cushion (84.5.B70) Urban in the tradition of the

in the tradition of the Tikar people

earthy olive — organic and calming

It takes roughly three to four months to create each Yoruba chair as there are hundreds of thousands of beads embellishing these works of art that were traditionally used by the kings and queens of the Yoruba people in West Africa

and used for rest

11cm diameter × 5cm high

Baule Cloth Cushion (84.5.B70) Urban in the tradition of theIn Cote d'Ivoire, the fabric is affectionly called "pagne Baoule". The textile clearly finds its name and roots from the Baoule, Akan people of Cote d'Ivoire, but us more originating from the 16th century Ashanti Kingdom, which empire stretched from present day countries of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. For centuries, the fabric has been adorned during community gatherings, special events and traditional proceedings and festivities. For many local