Pair of African carved wooden thrones of the Bamileké, 1980s
SILVER Seller in Firenze, Italy
2 beautiful African thrones of the Bamileké people, Cameroon, hand-carved from a single log of Cola hardwood, stained black. It features the typical Bamilekè perforated 'spider's web' workmanship, symbolizing the bond between the living and the dead, a way to honor the own ancestors. Measurements: throne left 49.5x63x91h seat40h right throne 51x57x92 sitting 41h.
ID: 1389-1721520014-98001