Senufo Sculpture Stand by Tekura

The Senufo Sculpture Stand by Tekura is a sculptural, hand-carved wooden piece modeled after the traditional African Senufo bed.

Its elongated body, elevated headrest-inspired arc, and four-legged base echo the proportions and quiet strength of this historic form blending cultural heritage with contemporary utility.

A Story Rooted in Senufo Craft, Ritual & Ancestral Design

This sculptural piece reimagines the traditional Senufo bed into a functional, modern-day styling or serving piece. The original Senufo wooden platform, crafted by the Senufo people of Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Burkina Faso, is known for its elongated body, gently raised headrest, and low, grounded legs. These defining features embody the minimalist yet deeply intentional design language that characterizes West African woodcarving.

Senufo beds were carved from a single block of wood and often served multifunctional roles in the home; for rest, for ceremony, for everyday tasks. The refined geometry and subtle curvature became signatures of Senufo artisanship, passed down through generations of carvers.

Tekura honours this legacy by shaping the piece with:

• an elongated, platform-like body,

• a gentle, lifted headrest form as the arc,

• and a four-legged base reminiscent of the original bed’s grounded structure.

Carved by hand, each tray retains the essence of the ancestral design while adapting it for contemporary use.

Above all, this piece stands as a sculptural object. A carved form meant to be admired, displayed, and used to anchor a beautifully curated space. Its presence adds depth, texture, and cultural resonance to consoles, shelves, and coffee tables. And when placed on kitchen counters or dining tables, it extends effortlessly into function: serving bread, arranging fruit, styling candles, or gathering everyday essentials. In every setting, it transforms familiar gestures into moments shaped by intention, ritual, and heritage.

Product Details

• Design Origin: Replication of the traditional African Senufo bed

• Material: Solid wood, hand carved

• Artisan: Tekura (Ghana)

• Base: Elevated four-legged structure

• Arc: Sculpted headrest form, referencing the raised pillow of Senufo beds

• Finish: Natural wood with a soft matte texture

• Dimensions: L26 x H8.5 in

• Use: Sculptural décor, Dining centrepiece,  Counter styling, Serving piece

• Care: Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth; avoid soaking

Why You’ll Love It

• A functional sculpture rooted in African architectural and craft history

• The Senufo bed silhouette brings depth, height, and refined simplicity to any surface

• Versatile across the home — living room, dining room, coffee table, kitchen

• Hand-carved, making every piece entirely unique

• A meaningful collector’s item that honours West African design heritage

The Senufo Sculpture Stand by Tekura invites you to bring a piece of African design lineage into your home. Not as décor, but as a daily companion to your rituals. Its shape, inspired by the Senufo bed, is a reminder of the quiet elegance and architectural intelligence embedded in traditional craft.

Invite heritage, intention, and sculptural beauty into your everyday moments. Bring the Senufo Sculpture Stand by Tekura into your home today.

Limited quantities available.