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Decorated Wooden Backrest Sculptured in One Piece

$1,896.07

£1,421.29

€1,595

CA$2,621.27

A$2,853.54

CHF 1,523.29

MX$34,448.83

NOK 19,153.51

SEK 17,801.93

DKK 12,150.58

About the Item

These backrests were exclusively used by Dignitaries of the Mongo people in DRC. The diamond design on the seat can also be found on the Kuba tissues called "Velours du Kasai.".

Dimensions:

Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 58 in (147.32 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Period:

1940-1949

Date of Manufacture:

Unknown

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Leuven , BE

Reference Number:

Seller: 2721stDibs: LU3301124383792

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