Title: Chair
Material: Wood
People: Jimma and Gurage
Country: Ethiopia
Description: Like many areas in Africa, a particular seat
often designates a special place for a highly regarded
individual. This chair was used by tribal elders when
they met for community meetings. Fashioned from a
piece of beautifully carved, interlocked wood. The wood
itself shows signs of wear and sports a deep, glossy
patina from years of handling.
Dimensions: 38 1/2" height x 21" diameter
Seat: 18" height x 15" depth
