Yoruba Nigerian Beaded Chair with Animal Motifs

Mid-late 20th century, African, all surfaces hand beaded and sewn with glass beads, with a back of red painted canvas, stuffed seat, on straight circular feet, featuring intricate animal motifs of lions, alligators, unicorns, and more.

41 x 35 x 24 in.

From a Private Collection

Ex. Collection Donna Karan
A. B. Levy's, Palm Beach
Acquired from the above in 2008

As expected vintage condition, canvas visible where beading has parted over time, thread from beadwork visible in places; some dust and surface accretion.

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