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

$2,562.13
£1,850
€2,176.02
CA$3,485.57
A$3,873.24
CHF 2,029.62
MX$47,498.37
NOK 25,886.60
SEK 24,353.16
DKK 16,240.87
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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:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8736242125032

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