$1,600 / item
H 29.93 in W 13.78 in D 27.56 in
Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s
Located in Beograd, RS
continent, between Nigeria and Ivory Coast. Chairs feature human figures engaged in rural tasks - fishing
Wood
African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. Rare
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$813
H 23.23 in W 22.45 in D 14.97 in
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
By Baule Tribe
Located in The Hague, NL
A beautiful hand-carved Baule tribal chair from Ivory Coast, dating to the early 20th century
Wood
Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare period Senoufo chair from ivory coast or Benin. Remarkable woodwork carved in an ethnic way
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
Wood
$4,500 / set
H 39.5 in W 16 in D 15.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Baule Ceremonial Chairs from Ivory Coast
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite pair of 19th-century ceremonial chairs originates from the Baule people of the Ivory
Hardwood
Early Twentieth-Century Finely Carved Small Chair, Ivory Coast
Located in London, GB
, such chairs are found among the Dan and Baule cultures in the Ivory Coast. Carved from a hard brown
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 11.03 in D 35.44 in
Dagalo African Lobi Tribal Deck Chair Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast
Located in London, GB
Lobi Tribal Dagalo deck chair from Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast. Carved from a single piece of wood
Wood
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Antique Nicely Patinated Ivory Coast Hand Carved Wood Low Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique nicely patinated ivory coast low chairs, dating from the beginning of the 20th century
Wood
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Antique Nicely Patinated Ivory Coast Hand-Carved Wood Low Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique nicely patinated Ivory Coast low chairs, dating from the beginning of the 20th century
Wood
19th Century African Small Wood Chair, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
the chair. From the Ivory Coast of Africa.
Wood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Primitive 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Sold
H 24 in W 21 in D 17 in
2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé
Located in Dayton, OH
Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo language family. They moved west to the Ivory Coast more than 200 years
Hardwood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Ivory Coast in Western Africa. These chairs where traditionally used as a meditation chair. The chair
Wood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases
Wood
Hand Carved African Low Chairs 19th Century Ivory Coast
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic pair of antique African low chairs from the Baule Tribe in the Ivory Coast of West Africa
Wood
Hand Carved Antique African Baule Tribal Chair, Ivory Coast
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Grandfathers Low Chair from the Dan Tribe of Ivory Coast
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A hand-carved, small, low chair from the Dan tribe known as a grandfather's chair. These small
Steel
Baule Chair from Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
An original wooden Baule chair from ivory coast, hand carved and assembled. The chairs of the
Wood
King's Chair from the Ivory Coast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
King's Chair from the Ivory Coast in molave.
Chieftain Chair from the Ivory Coast of West Africa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chieftain Chair from the Ivory Coast of West Africa
Wood
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique. It is an icon of distinction. Hehe Carving elegant legged stool, are considered e...
Wood
20th Century Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beaded Ceremonial Armchair, 20th Century, Yoruba Tribe, Nigeria H 38.5" x W 26" x D 28" / Seat Ht 14" FDV11578 *Wear consistent with age and use.
Beads
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