West African Beaded Armchair: A Yoruba Royal Seat toy 5 1/2"H x 4 1/2"W

5 1/2"H x 4 1/2"W x 7"D

almost knot-like silhouette

It invites the eye to explore the interplay of light and shadow within its depths

30" x 39 1/2" x 2 1/2"

This Mongolian abacus is a stunning artifact

West African Beaded Armchair: A Yoruba Royal Seat toy 5 1/2"H x 4 1/2"W26W x 33 1 2H x 30 1 2D Seat Height: 13 1 4H Arm Height: 23H This captivating West African beaded armchair from the Yoruba Peoples is more than furniture; its a vibrant testament to artistry and cultural significance. The chair's architecturea squared back over a continuous seatforms the canvas for a dazzling narrative rendered in polychrome glass beads. Topping the back, figural mask terminals introduce layers of meaning central to Yoruba tradition.