Bidspirit auction | Ethiopian-Style Carved Wood Low Chair

Ethiopian-Style Carved Wood Low Chair - Origin: Probably Ethiopia Date: 20th century Period/Style: Gurage or Jimma style Maker: Unidentified artisan Materials: Carved hardwood with dark patina Form: Low chair Description: A low African carved hardwood chair of a form associated with Ethiopian Gurage and Jimma seating traditions. The circular back is pierced with three arrowhead-shaped openings and carved with abstract geometric and figurative motifs. The round seat has a serrated triangular border above three broad slab supports with corresponding openwork and incised decoration. The surfaces retain a dark, weathered patina. Marks: No maker's marks observed. Dimensions: 21 in. H, 16 in. W, 14 in. D. Seat 10.5 in. H. Shipping note: Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing or shipping services. For this auction, and only for property we determine can be reasonably transported, Stevens Auction Company will, at the purchaser's written request after the auction, deliver the property to The UPS Store #3164, 1020 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804, for third-party packing and shipment. Whenever possible, purchasers should contact the store at (662) 840-7222 or store3164@theupsstore.com and obtain a packing and shipping quote before requesting delivery. Store information is available at https://locations.theupsstore.com/ms/tupelo/1020-n-gloster-st. The purchaser is solely responsible for selecting and paying for all packing, shipping, insurance, and related services directly with The UPS Store. Delivery is provided solely as a courtesy, at the purchaser's request and sole risk. Stevens Auction Company assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, delay, packing, handling, transportation, shipment, or any claim arising from delivery to or possession by The UPS Store. Purchasers requesting this service must notify Stevens Auction Company promptly after the auction at info@stevensauction.com. Property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within that period is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item under our terms and conditions. Additional recommended third-party shippers and information are available at stevensauction.com. Condition: Extensive surface wear, scratches, abrasions, staining, and variations in the dark patina. The wood has multiple age cracks, splits, edge losses, and chips, particularly around the seat and serrated borders. Scattered small holes and surface losses.