Le roi du Fogny, éd. 1/4

1970's (?)

Not on view

Le roi du Fogny by Ansoumana Diédhiou depicts the king of the Fogny region in southern Senegal, honoring the traditional power structures that persisted through colonization and independence. The tapestry features the king wearing a cowrie-shell crown and holding a scepter, with a kneeling subject presenting gifts. Diédhiou, a prolific designer at the Manufactures sénégalaises des arts décoratifs in Thiès, draws on his Casamance heritage, using tapestry to capture local cultural traditions. This work is a striking example of Diédhiou’s mastery and the rich cultural identity of the Casamance region.

Artwork Details

Overview

Title: Le roi du Fogny, éd. 1/4
Artist: Ansoumana Diédhiou (Senegalese, 1940–2001)
Date: 1970's (?)
Culture: Senegalese
Medium: Cotton (warp), wool (weft), and other unidentified fibers
Dimensions: H. 101 9/16 x W. 89 3/8 in. (H. 258 x W. 227 cm.)
Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
Credit Line: Florence and Herbert Irving Acquisitions Fund, 2025
Object Number: 2025.129
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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