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African tribal artifacts.

AGA015 Benin royal court slot-chair, hand -carved court scenes, 33"h x 18"w

$5,000.00

Chair, two pieces in "x" style with seat slotting through backrest. Both backrest and seat present scenes of royal court activities superbly hand-carved in low relief. ca. 1980s 33" high when assembled, 18" wide, Carved by an unrecorded African Court Carver

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Some objects are so exquisitely done they transcend who made them and where. The carving on this chair easily qualifies for inclusion in that category.

Acquired in the 1980s from Les Primitifs Gallery, Chicago, IL. Authenticity can't be certified, but the elegance of the work can't be denied. We trusted the gallery owner but were too naive at the time to require Certificate of Provenance. We will provide a provenance statement to the purchaser. Moreover, we guarantee this exquisite work to be as described and, if you are not satisfied when you receive it, we will accept a return and your purchase price will be refunded.