Ceremonial Seat, Chokwe Tribe
€1,400.00
Tax included
Référence L888-V-AAA1633
En stock: 1
Description
Chair from the Chokwé Tribe, mid-20th century.
The single item shown in the picture is the exact item you will receive.
Most seats in sub-Saharan Africa are low stools carved from a single block of wood. However, as early as the 16th century, Portuguese traders and explorers introduced back chairs to southern and eastern Africa. Chokwe artists soon began producing similar chairs by adding sculptural scenes and Chokwe motifs.
Materials: wood and copper alloy.
Dimensions and Specifications - Shipment information
- Width: 44 cm
- Height: 79 cm
- Depth: 42 cm
- Weight (item packed): 20 kg
- Era: 1940-50
- Style: Ethnic Arts - Tribal Arts
SPECIFIC DELIVERY INFORMATION: For safe delivery, reinforced packaging and delivery on a pallet. Price based on volume weight of packaged goods.
- France Delivery (Out of Corsica and Dom Tom): Delivery by appointment on the ground floor, delay 2-3 weeks. For upstairs delivery, please contact us.
- EU Countries Delivery: By specialized carrier by appointment on the ground floor, delay 3-4 weeks. For upstairs delivery, please contact us.
Chair from the Chokwé Tribe, mid-20th century.
The single item shown in the picture is the exact item you will receive.
Most seats in sub-Saharan Africa are low stools carved from a single block of wood. However, as early as the 16th century, Portuguese traders and explorers introduced back chairs to southern and eastern Africa. Chokwe artists soon began producing similar chairs by adding sculptural scenes and Chokwe motifs.