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RARE FORM OF HIGH BACKED CHAIR

Jimma, Ethiopia. £3200

Fine and Rare Form of Large Ethiopian High Backed Chair. Jimma Region,Ethiopia

With its tall leaning backrest carved into the shape of a cross, this large four-legged chair from the Jimma region of Ethiopia exhibits an extremely rare form.

It is considered that this is the only chair in existence with this form.

High-backed wooden chairs figure prominently in the installation of chiefs among different groups in southernEthiopia -serving as symbols of rank and entitlement during meetings by the council of elders.

Ex Private Family Collection, Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)

Estimated Period: 19th Century (Or Before)

H: 99cm

Seat Height:44cm

Wide:50 cm x 37cm

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