Object Record
Images
Additional Images [4]
Metadata
Collection |
African Art Collection |
Object Name |
Chair |
Other Name |
Bamileke Bronze Chair |
Catalog Number |
2013.6.1 |
Accession Number |
2013.6 |
Description |
Large bronze chair. Base is made up of two rows of bronze figures. Each row has 12 figures. Base is solid with ornate circle pattern in center. Back of chair has two rows of 11 figures. Ends are made up of two figures standing on top of one another. Back of chair has one large figure at center. Top rail of chair has carved design. Considered by some to be a judgment chair and by others as a throne. |
Subjects |
African African Art Art Art, African. Art, Cameroon Bamileke Peoples Bronze Chairs Furniture |