Bidspirit auction | AFRICAN COURT PLAQUE.

AFRICAN COURT PLAQUE. - Probably Gabon, carved wood, early 20th century. Length 15.5 inches, height of seat 5.5 inches. Court plaques of this type can also be used as a door panel for the inner chamber of the women's court, and also are placed as the background of an altar of women's centers. An Illustration of a safe space for women's affairs and a space for judgment in case of family crisis as well as in empowerment for advancement of women. Most are made of clay, bronze and or wooden panels