African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, High Quality Pair of Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding
Vintage 1960s African Tribal Chairs
Wood
African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, High Quality Pair of Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding
Wood
African Ashanti King's Asipim Chair Ghana 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
African Ashanti tribe chiefs chair. Highly decorated with brass tacks and pressed brass decorations
Brass
congo chief chair
Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA
sexy. this is one of my favorite chief chairs i've come across yet. covered in nail head, legs of
Unavailable
H 43.71 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
is a tribal chair like a duguot. Fully carved and sculpted depicting a lion, a rhinoceros, and
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 39.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Pair of African Beaded Chairs, Nigeria, "Nobility Chairs" for Chiefs Only
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Extensive bead work, black and white plant motive these chairs are very elegant and will transform
Beads, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage African Chief Chair, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful carved tribal African 'chief' chair with hand carved massive wood. Beautiful design
Wood
Nice Pair of Geometric African Chief Chairs
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These African Chief chairs are probably manufactured in Katanga, Congo in the 1950s-1960s. They
Wood
1970s California Studio Craft Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s from an estate in Bolinas, California. The designed is inspired by the African Chiefs chair.
Ash, Walnut
African Ceremonial/ Chief’s Carved Throne Chair Tanzania, circa 1900
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a tall carved African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair. The chair is over 100 years
Wood
Pair of two African Beaded Ceremonial Chief Chairs
Located in Wainscott, NY
White beaded Nigerian Chief chair set. Very unusual and rare in white. Flower, diamond and
Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 28 in D 30 in
Vintage Yoruba Nigerian African Beaded Tribal Ceremonial Chiefs Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
. Traditionally made for the Yoruba tribe Kings and Queens, Yoruba chairs are hand embellished with thousands of
Glass, Hardwood, Beads
African Chokwe People Chief Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
African chief throne chair from the Chokwe tribe of Angola or the south western part of the Peoples
African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
mahogany root lounge African chair. One of a kind African Tribal Baluba Chief’s reclining throne chair
Mahogany
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk
Wood
Yuruba Beaded Chairs
Located in St. Helena, CA
Hand beaded African Chief chairs (priced as individual chairs)
African Ironwood and Leather Chief's Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chief's chair in iron wood and goat skin. Original patina. Very sturdy.
African Chief Stool with Cat Motif
Located in Chicago, IL
We believe this is an older example, having a cat as the base for a seat.
Wood
ceremonial chief chair
Located in St. Helena, CA
from the yarubi tribe, a beaded, ceremonial, chief chair. unusual in shape, only the second chair
Superb African Senufo Chief's Chair
Located in Fulton, CA
A mid-20th century handmade African Senufo Chief chair with a plank seat. Joined wood construction
Wood
$1,510
H 29.53 in W 11.42 in D 51.19 in
Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s. This type of stool / chair was for individual use and marked the social rank of its owner. Carved f...
Wood
African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base 34 x 20cm.
Leather
Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim Chair
Located in Leuven , BE
Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim chair, outstanding item.
Wood
$3,300 / set
H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 14.38 in
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Baule Tribe from the Ivory Coast of West Africa is well-known for their artistic tribal art, sculptures, and furniture. With a rich cultural history, their creations are also ful...
Wood
1860's Ashanti King's Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
1860's Ashanti King's chair Iron work with trade tracks and studs Bronze finials Kuba cloth.
Bronze, Iron
Ashanti King's Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional King's chair from circa 1860. Iron work with trade tacks and studs Bronze finials Kuba cloth textiles used for upholstery.
Fabric
$2,339 / set
H 37.01 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-low slung African lounge chairs, probably from Congo, circa 1950s-1960s. Each chair is hand carved and unique and has a slightly different design.
Wood
$757 / set
H 30.12 in W 13.59 in D 34.65 in
Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs
Located in Izegem, VWV
Authentic hand carved African low chairs with geometric patterns. Constructed by hand and assembled with dowels. These were made in the Mid-1960s in Central Africa.
Hardwood
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