Throne on Cariatides
Yoruba · Nigeria
Reference: TAB-19
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- Material
- Wood and pigments
Important throne belonging to a boss. This type were chairs or thrones were used exclusively in ceremonies and important occasions. In the back of the top…
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Full original description
Important throne belonging to a boss. This type were chairs or thrones were used exclusively in ceremonies and important occasions. In the back of the top there are two warriors with their spear and at the bottom caryatids who undoubtedly represent characters from their environment or domestic service. He's had a restoration.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Nigeria. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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