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Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair

About the Item

A striking and rare early 20th century Ethiopian Gurage Peoples chair with a modernist spirit, carved of a single piece of wood with a curved back and a round convex seat supported by three legs, and with an incredible patina that only time could bestow.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Ethiopia
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER2314C1stDibs: LU3738330920602
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