Maasai Shield Chair, 2024
JOMO TARIKU
Maasai Shield Chair, 2024
Acrylic and baltic birch
29 x 27 x 35 in
The Maasai Shield Chair is a continuation of Tariku's design experimentation based on the traditional Birthing Chairs intermarried with the Saurer lounge chair that inspired the Qwanta Chair. The significant difference is the seat that is made out of acrylic and the oblong backrest that were inspired by the Maasai warrior shields.
“I aim to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for elevated modern African design, and to inspire a deeper and fuller connection to the continent. I weave the continent’s nature, art, and history within each piece I produce. Every design tells a unique story, with no detail overlooked or undervalued.” —Jomo Tariku
