Noblemen chairs

Unknown1798/1898

Kenya National Archives
Nairobi, Kenya

Distinctive chairs carved of hardwood. Are a feature of Swahili houses. Those inlaid with bone, ivory or ebony were usually reserved for noblemen and other special personages.

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Title: Noblemen chairs
Creator: Unknown
Creator Lifespan: 1798
Date: 1798/1898
Location: Kenya
Type: Wooden chairs
Rights: Kenya National Archives

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