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Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair

About the Item

This circa 1980s hand carved African chair was made by a member of the Bamileke tribe from Cameroon. Hand carved dark stained wood arm chair with rounded, open-work back that features a grid and knob pattern, round seat and open work pedestal base. Measures: arm height: 26.5” seat height: 16.5”. seat depth: 19.75 seat width: 16.5” to 17.5”.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)Seat Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good overall vintage condition with some visible wear to wood surfaces.
  • Seller Location:
    Troy, MI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 112531stDibs: LU899932584352
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