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African Beaded Yoruba Chair, 20th Century

About the Item

Feast your eyes on this piece of art: The Yoruba Chair. Originating in Nigeria, this chair is created with thousands of beads hand sewn on, taking an average of three months to complete. This particular Yoruba chair has a unique shape, pattern and color combination compared with the traditional thrones chairs more often seen today. It is quite the conversation piece to say the least. COLOR/MATERIAL: Red/Blue/Black and Green; Beaded CONDITION: Wear to chair overall, some beading missing, good to fair condition, sturdy but user should be cautious due to age of chair This item is vintage/preowned and may show signs of wear. We do our best to show any wear/damage in pictures and the description. Please feel free to message with questions or for more pictures.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9734238935342
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