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Selected by Julien Gauthier
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Rare hand-carved ceremonial throne chair from Africa, dating to the mid-20th century, a single solid wood piece with detailed geometric and symbolic motifs, in good vintage condition with minor signs of wear.
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Rare hand-carved wooden ceremonial/throne chair – an ethnic art object – 20th century
A very distinctive and fully hand-carved wooden chair with richly detailed geometric and symbolic decoration. This object is not intended as everyday seating furniture, but as a ceremonial chair / throne chair, likely used in rituals or as a status symbol within a traditional culture.
The chair is built from a single piece and is exceptionally finely carved. The carving features repeating patterns, symmetrical shapes, and openwork sections, which attest to superb craftsmanship. Both the front and the back are richly worked, making this piece highly suitable as a display or decorative item in an interior, gallery, or collection of ethnographic art.
Features
Material: solid wood
• Technique: fully hand-cut
• Period: probably mid-20th century
• Origin: probably Africa (ceremonial/tribal context)
Construction: solid, stable, and original.
• Decoration: deeply carved geometric and symbolic motifs
• Unique specimen
Condition
Good vintage condition, appropriate for its age and use. Some signs of wear, light wear and small imperfections in the wood, which emphasize the item's authenticity and character. No restorations observed. It is a powerful sculptural object that effortlessly crosses the line between furniture and artwork. Very suitable for lovers of ethnographic art, tribal objects, brutalist or wabi-sabi interiors, or collectors of unique statement pieces.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.
Rare hand-carved wooden ceremonial/throne chair – an ethnic art object – 20th century
A very distinctive and fully hand-carved wooden chair with richly detailed geometric and symbolic decoration. This object is not intended as everyday seating furniture, but as a ceremonial chair / throne chair, likely used in rituals or as a status symbol within a traditional culture.
The chair is built from a single piece and is exceptionally finely carved. The carving features repeating patterns, symmetrical shapes, and openwork sections, which attest to superb craftsmanship. Both the front and the back are richly worked, making this piece highly suitable as a display or decorative item in an interior, gallery, or collection of ethnographic art.
Features
Material: solid wood
• Technique: fully hand-cut
• Period: probably mid-20th century
• Origin: probably Africa (ceremonial/tribal context)
Construction: solid, stable, and original.
• Decoration: deeply carved geometric and symbolic motifs
• Unique specimen
Condition
Good vintage condition, appropriate for its age and use. Some signs of wear, light wear and small imperfections in the wood, which emphasize the item's authenticity and character. No restorations observed. It is a powerful sculptural object that effortlessly crosses the line between furniture and artwork. Very suitable for lovers of ethnographic art, tribal objects, brutalist or wabi-sabi interiors, or collectors of unique statement pieces.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
7 kg
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Africa
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
130 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
130 cm
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