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Slender 19th Century High-Backed Ethiopian Chair

$2,671.82

£1,950

€2,274.57

CA$3,659.73

A$4,070.42

CHF 2,125.45

MX$49,532.70

NOK 27,145.21

SEK 25,457.42

DKK 16,975.99

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This late nineteenth-century chair, from the Gindabarat in the Oromia region of Ethiopia, has been finely carved from a single piece of dense, heavy wood. The circular, narrow-in-size seat is supported by three legs, which each feature an upright stilt which adjoins to the seat's base. Above the seat is an enclosed, rounded support with a beautiful central upright back-rest decorated with cut-out and engraved designs. Over time, the surface of the Ethiopian high-backed chair has developed a deep, rich patina. High-backed wooden chairs figure prominently in the installation of chiefs among different groups in Ethiopia - serving as symbols of rank and entitlement during meetings by the council of elders. Estimated Period: Late 19th Century Ex Private Family Collection, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Seat Height From Ground: 35cm

Dimensions:

Height: 34.2 in (86.87 cm)Diameter: 15.7 in (39.88 cm)

Style:

Tribal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Carved

Place of Origin:

Ethiopia

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Late 19th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU8736237025402

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