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Hardwood Chokwe Bench, Angola, 19th Century
About the Item
A fine and elegant hardwood Chokwe (Angola) bench, carved all-over with geometric patterns, human and animal motifs.
The front rain supported with caryatids in the form of male figures of which one is missing.
Original parchment cover,
late 19th century.
The bench comes from the collection of an archaeologist who is affiliated with the University of Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven KULeuven).
Dimensions:
Width 90 cm,
depth 44 cm,
height 36 cm.
Weight 5 kg.
- Dimensions:Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 35.44 in (90 cm)Depth: 17.33 in (44 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:Angola
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1890-1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Antwerp, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU95045607383
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