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Dignitary seat with a circular top resting on two seated fig…
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Dignitary seat with a circular top resting on two seated fig…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
Dignitary seat
with a circular top resting on two seated figures carved with care and naturalism. Their arms, detached from the body and forming a circular arc, are extended by hands resting on the upper abdomen in the case of one and on the torso in the case of the other. Their faces show an attentive, protective expression.
Hardwood, old shiny reddish-brown patina, marks of use.
Tchokwé, Democratic Republic of Congo.
H: 33.5 cm , W: 33 cm
Tchokwé seats played a central role in expressing power and hierarchy. This chair, supported by two sculpted figures, was the prerogative of chiefs, dignitaries and initiates. Used for audiences, councils and ceremonies, it served as a visible symbol of authority and a link between temporal power and spiritual forces.
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About the sale
A journey through the continents
Auction location
Auction time
06/04/2026 at 12:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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