ngunja (carved stool), unrecorded Chokwe artist

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unrecorded Chokwe artist, ngunja (carved stool)
unrecorded Chokwe artist, ngunja (carved stool)
unrecorded Chokwe artist
ngunja (carved stool)
late 1800s–1914
ngunja (carved stool), late 1800s–1914
Where object was made: Angola
Material/technique: carving; wood; antelope hide
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 32 x 34.5 x 30 cm
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 12 5/8 x 13 9/16 x 11 13/16 in
Credit line: Gift of Claude D. Brown
Accession number: 2007.0324
Not on display
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Exhibition Label: “Conversation I: Place,” Oct-2007, Emily Stamey The European form of these thrones was likely introduced to the Chokwe by Portuguese traders in the 18th century. Most of the objects and figures carved on them, however, depict traditional Chokwe customs and beliefs. Archive label, Palmer collection exhibit, date unknown: The Chokwe of northeastern Angola are noted for their adornment of chairs, stools, headrests, combs, and other objects of daily use. The chairs were especially rich in decorations consisting of animated scenes involving many figures and a complicated story line.