Accession Number
2014/2.75

Title
Prestige Chair

Artist(s)
Baulé

Artist Nationality
Baule (culture)

Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century

Medium & Support
wood and metal

Dimensions
18 in x 27 in x 16 1/2 in (45.72 cm x 68.58 cm x 41.91 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of the Robbins Center for Cross Cultural Communications in memory of Warren M. Robbins

Physical Description
A highly decorated wooden chair with a single arched backing rod for support. There are large bulb-like posts on top with graphic decorations throughout. There are large metal domed hardware on the seat and upper posts.

Primary Object Classification
Furniture and Furniture Accessories

Primary Object Type
chair

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
representation (form of expression)
wood (plant material)