1960s African Copper Table

Description

An ornamental metal table from 1960s Africa. The simple, sinuous lines of the tripod frame support a circular tabletop; the … more An ornamental metal table from 1960s Africa. The simple, sinuous lines of the tripod frame support a circular tabletop; the sunken bowl in the center suggests that the table would have originally been used as a brazier. The hammered texture and burnished copper tone of the metal evoke the warmth of burning coals, while decorative motifs of faces and flowers suggest the communal atmosphere of a shared meal. less