Chair
Date20th Century
Modern PlaceZaire, Central Africa, Africa
MediumWood, leather, metal, tacks, nails, trade beads
ClassificationsSculpture
Dimensions22 3/4 x 11½ x 15 3/4 in.
57.8 x 29.2 x 40.0 cm
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Grain
Object number1985.39
DescriptionChair with sculptures of a seated man and woman above a geometrically carved backrest, a similar depiction on the brace between the forelegs of the chair and a couple in sexual embrace between the rear legs of the chair; the legs of the chair terminate in the form of human feet.On View
On viewLocations
- Exhibition Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Level 2, African, Gallery 1
ProvenanceCleveland B. Hart
1875/1900
1880/1900
1850/1950
19th Century
c. 1880
19th/20th Century
c. 1850