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African Chief Chair

Used in tribal ceremonies, it is said that the chief never travels without his seat of government. This chair symbolizes court when the chief travels to rural villages. Handmade of wood, copper, iron, and twine. Collected by Claude and Marie Rupel, 1936-40. ULV-JAEGR-2014-651

African Chief Chair

Used in tribal ceremonies, it is said that the chief never travels without his seat of government. This chair symbolizes court when the chief travels to rural villages. Handmade of wood, copper, iron, and twine.

Collected by Claude and Marie Rupel, 1936-40.

ULV-JAEGR-2014-651

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