Congolese Seating
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Place of Origin: Congolese
Zela Caryatide Stool held by a Female sculpture covered with with scarifications
Located in Leuven , BE
The stool represented here is a typical Caryatide stool of the Zela people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The stool is carved out of wood and is held up by a kneeling woman cov...
Category
20th Century Congolese Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved out.
Beautiful natural wooden vains.
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Materials
Wood
African Luba Caryatid Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This stool by the Luba people of Zaire is indicative of their classic style. A single tree trunk was carved into a column, then further taken in until the robust figure of a woman ap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Seating
Materials
Wood
Ancient African Wooden Stool
Located in Soho, London, GB
Ancient wooden stool with four feet dating to the 19th century. From Congo, Africa.
Provenance: Galerie Démons et Merveilles, Paris; Private Collection, United Kingdom.
Category
19th Century Antique Congolese Seating
Materials
Wood
Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-low slung African lounge chairs, probably from Congo, circa 1950s-1960s.
Each chair is hand carved and unique and has a slightly different design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Seating
Materials
Wood
An Early 20th Century African Wood Stool
Located in New York, NY
This African stool has a lovely form and nice surface finish. It has lots of vibe.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Seating
Materials
Wood
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