Ceremonial Chair with Triangle Patterning
Item
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Accession Number
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2024.77.
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Title
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Ceremonial Chair with Triangle Patterning
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Ethnic Group
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Tabwa
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Subject
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Object|Social Status|Central Africa
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Country
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Date
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Early 20th Century
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Medium
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Patinated wood, beads
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Format
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H x W x D: 46 3/4 in x 16 in x 14 1/2 in (118.745 cm x 40.64 cm x 36.83 cm)
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Description
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The Tawba ceremonial chair is highly decorated with triangular patterning surround the base of the chair and back side. The bust at the top of the seat has thinly carved scarification patterns and a stylized coiffure. The neck of the bust blends seamlessly into the seat, connecting the two objects as one. The seat has several marks and scratches, showing the chair was most likely functional as well as decorative.
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Type
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Ceremonial Chair
