Yoruba Nigerian Beaded Throne Chair with Animal Motifs

Mid-late 20th century, African, finished on all sides, all surfaces hand beaded and sewn with glass beads with a back of beaded design over exposed red painted canvas, molded crest rail, forward and backward protruding arm resets, stuffed seat, on straight circular feet, featuring intricate animal motifs.

46.5 x 42 x 41.5

From a Private Collection

Ex. Collection Donna Karan
A. B. Levy's, Palm Beach
Acquired from the above in 2012

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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