EARLY MEDIUM SIZED ETHIOPIAN HIGH BACKED CHAIR WITH A DEEP GLOSSY PATINA

Medium Sized 19th Century High Back Chair. Wolayita Region of Ethiopia

A wonderful early Ethiopia chair carved from a hard wood (one piece) that has developed a lovely deep glossy surface patina over time. The wide seat has a worn crackled surface and is held by three bent, in form, supporting legs.

Ex Tekalegn Besepa Family Collection, Addis Ababa

Extimated Period: Late 19th Century

Height: 57 cm

Seat Diameter: 48 cm

Seat height from ground: 35 cm

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