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Ceremonial Chair or Throne (citwamo ca mangu)
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This <em>citwamo ca mangu</em> chair bears over 40 sculpted figures arranged in complex compositions across the chair’s top rail (back), stretchers (rungs), and legs; all symbolize the power of Chokwe supreme chiefs. Such chairs typically bear a dozen or fewer figures. Scenes of royal life and power wrap around the seat, reinforcing how the chief and his family are at the center of their polity and its business.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Chokwe-style carver |
|---|---|
| Date | 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Africa, Central Africa, Angola, Chokwe-style carver |
| Medium | Wood, upholstery studs, leather |
| Dimensions | Overall: 107 x 55 x 55 cm (42 1/8 x 21 5/8 x 21 5/8 in.) |
| Department | African Art |
| Type | Furniture and woodwork |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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