AN IVORY-AND-BONE-INLAID AFRICAN EBONY 'LAMU' CHAIR (KITA CHAENZI - CHAIR OF POWER)

Lamu/Zanzibar/Mombasa, 18th / 19th Century

129cm high, 77cm wide and 52.5cm deep

Stock no.: A3749

This item contains less than 10% ivory and has been registered with Defra. 

 

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Full Description

AN IVORY-AND-BONE-INLAID AFRICAN EBONY 'LAMU' CHAIR (KITA CHAENZI - CHAIR OF POWER)

The chair is composed of rectangular elements, with lavish inlaid back splat. The openings in the back splat, arm rests and seating are stringed with cord. They were well suited to convey their owner’s political power and economic status. 

Similar examples can be found in the Art Institute of Chicago and Peabody Essex Museum.

 

AN IVORY-AND-BONE-INLAID AFRICAN EBONY 'LAMU' CHAIR (KITA CHAENZI - CHAIR OF POWER)


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