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Small 19th Century Kamba Elder's Chair With Beaded Lizard Motif, Kenya

$2,546.60

£1,850

€2,174.84

CA$3,522.80

A$3,882.37

CHF 2,032.55

MX$47,687.81

NOK 25,539.45

SEK 23,902.89

DKK 16,238.25

About the Item

High-backed chairs of any form are rare in Kenya. This small elder’s chair, consisting of and a dome-shaped backrest, is supported by four legs. The back of the chair features a lizard design of embedded beads, and the seat is similarly adorned with circular-shaped decorations. Over time, the surface of the chair has developed a amazing worn, crackled surface. Ex Private Collection, Sweden ‍Estimated Period: 19th Century

Dimensions:

Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Diameter: 13 in (33 cm)

Style:

Tribal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Beads,Wood,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Kenya

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU8736242125032

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