An antique tribal Fon tribe lion throne chair - Benin region
Code: 10163
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An early 20th century lion throne chair from the Fon tribe of the Benin region of West Africa.
The throne chair is dug out carved from one incredibly dense African hardwood log.
The four lions which form the two lower supports and two armrests are each a representation of a former ahosu (king) of the Fon people.
The Fon have a strong connection to their royal heritage.
To the back of the chair the pierced carved detail symbolises a fish.
The chair is a wonderful sculptural interior design piece which is surprisingly comfortable.
The wear and tear with the age related cracks help to create a wonderful patina.
The cracks have formed due to natural weaknesses in the grain of the timber opening up over many years.
These throne chairs are very sought after for obvious reasons.
Dimensions:-
- 83.5cm high
- 58.4cm widest point
- 50cm deep
- 45.7cm seat height
- 35cm seat depth
- 45.5cm back rest height
With some age related wear and tear.
Natural age related cracks.
Some loss to the bottom back edge of one lion as illustrated by the listing photographs.
