Chokwe Carved Wood Cheifs Chair With Woven Rush Style Seat Democratic Republic Of The Congo

$2,500 · Offered by Second Story Books

Democratic Republic of the Congo. A carved wooden Chokwe chief’s chair or prestige throne, with an elevated square seat, high arched back supports, and figural decoration throughout. The seat has a woven rush-style surface with a raised basket-weave texture. Chairs of this type were associated with chiefly authority, lineage, protection, and ritual leadership.Dimensions approximately 34 x 20 x 22 inches In Very Good condition. Surface wear throughout,

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