MSSU African Art Exibit : The MSSU African Art collection features a variety of authentic works of art from various tribes located throughout Central Africa. The objects in the collection range from mundane day to day grooming tools to ritualistic masks and statues.
Title:
Elder's Chair
Object Name:
Chair, Elder's, Wood
Other Name:
Chair, Wood, Metal
Place of Origin:
Loma (Toma), Liberia / Guinea, Africa
Provenance:
Aboriginal Indigenous Art.
H = 18"
W = 14"
D = 15—1/2"

The Loma / Toma tribal people occupy an area spanning the border of Liberia & Guinea.
Description:
Carved wooden chair. Thin tubular three—part back rest, with hour glass—shaped seat and four stout legs. Fastened with nails.
Collection:
Marianne Keown Collection
Material:
Wood W/Metal
Used:
Domestic Use
Technique:
Carving
Owned:
Art Department, Missouri Southern State University
Accession#:
2015.3.6
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