Throne and whisk

Furniture

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Nso Traditional Catalog

Name/Title

Throne and whisk

Entry/Object ID

2014.01.278ab

Description

Round seat supported by two spiders stacked in each of the four corners of the pillar beneath it. Seat is decorated with carved cowrie shell shapes around the edge. The whisk accompanies the throne. The handle is covered in leather, the end of which is carved in geometric shapes. Whisk of black hair, unknown origin

Context

Fon's seat for passing judgement, whisk symbol of authority as he sits

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

a) H: 33 cm D: 39 cm

Material

Wood, Leather, hair