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African kings have always been fascinated by sumptuousness as one of the symbols of their power. In addition to calls Royalties, objects symbol of authority that only they could possess, liked to surround themselves with beautiful objects, starting with the artistic carved columns that adorned the entrances of their palaces. Once inside, numerous carved furniture that constitute true works of art. These furniture, like ritual stools are not intended for use, are ornament furniture, symbols of power that at the same time pretend to show the refined luxury of the monarch. Real art or cutting art is the only art produced by paid professionals on a salary. Artists work for the king, are court employees and enjoy numerous privileges.

In unwritten peoples everything is writing, all signs have a meaning, often known only by those initiated. African objects always have a magical, religious, playful or utilitarian sense and, often didactic, as is the case with many furniture and decorations that adorn the walls of the palace. In these furniture sculpted by the best artists of the place, sometimes brought from outside, are presented war scenes in honour of the monarch, fighting or making prisoners, scenes in which offerings are made and honors are given to him, others with the most varied scenes of rural life, preparing the food, stacking the millet, hunting or returning from the hunt, taking the cattle to graze, carrying the firewood, the remarkable one who peacefully smokes his pipe next to the fire and even lining up at the door of the healer to relieve them from a moor or cure them a disease insuflating them for the anus the life-giving breath. The life of these peoples is written with signs.