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A tip stool / seat backrest from the Kuba tribe DR Congo, late 19th century

$889.50
£668.54
€750
CA$1,232.41
A$1,339.58
CHF 717.10
MX$16,192.46
NOK 9,036.86
SEK 8,334.34
DKK 5,713.33

About the Item

A genuine tip stool / backrest carved in wood with a rich tribal using aged patina with geometrical motifs this stool is dating from the end of the 19th century Heigth in the middle 16.5 cm, length in a straigth line 44 cm
  • Creator:
    Kuba (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Congo, Democratic Republic of the
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
  • Seller Location:
    Bilzen, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10361244914922

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