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Anthropomorphic chief's chair.
Wood, honey and russet patina…
See original version (French)
238
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Anthropomorphic chief's chair.
Wood, honey and russet patina…
See original version (French)
Estimate €2,500 - €3,500
Voluntary lot
Description
Anthropomorphic chief's chair.
Wood, honey and russet patina, old signs of use.
Tchokwe, Democratic Republic of Congo.
29 x 12 x 22 cm
Found between the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the north of Angola, the Tchokwe developed prestigious furniture for use by chiefs and notables. The anthropomorphic chairs embody the authority of their owner by closely associating the human body with the object of use. The figure represented, seated in a concentrated posture with its hands behind its ears, evokes an attitude of listening and reflection, a codified posture associated with wisdom and decision-making. The seat thus goes beyond its utilitarian function to become a veritable symbol of power and mastery.
See original version (French)
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