Lot 430: Mid 20th Century African Carved Birthing Chair
A Mid 20th Century African carved birthing chair, crafted from a light-to-medium toned hardwood. This two-piece interlocking low chair exhibits an ethnographic folk art style with extensive relief carvings. The backrest features a central stylized human or deity figure, reminiscent of a palm tree, flanked by textured patterns and bordered by undulating leaf motifs, culminating in a large, spread-winged bird or eagle at its apex. The circular seat displays a central carved motif, possibly an animal or abstract figure, surrounded by similar textured and foliate patterns.
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