The people of Cameroon can claim fame to some of the finest artwork crafted in Africa. Their repertoire is vast. Their talents seem to be focused upon creating the most elaborate and decorative objects possible. From woodworking to beadwork to bronze casting their highly embellished stylizing is enjoyed worldwide. Traditionally the task for the craftsman was tremendous for their charge encompassed visually preserving tribal lore and history, aggrandizing the owners' social standing, paying tribute and giving honor to ancestors and royalty. As evidenced by their works they were more than capable. The creation of special seating was very important in Cameroon culture. The position that the owner held in the kingdom, village and family often dictated the type of seat that he was allowed to possess. Beaded chairs and thrones were considered part of royal paraphernalia and were commissioned for use only by members of the royal court namely the king and queen. Keeping in step with tradition only the motifs of royal court animals like lions, elephants and other symbols of royalty were able to grace these chairs. As restrictions eased other beautiful articles were allowed. The chairs all have a wooden frame construction whose sturdiness varies from chair to chair. The upholstery consists of thousands of tiny strung beads laid upon a fabric backing. This natural fiber backing appears on the back of some chairs, under the arm rests and on the front of the bottom edge to prevent damage. The intricate beading is basically intact though in most chairs there will be minor areas where some have loosened or are partially detached. Such is the nature of these items. They are nevertheless glorious examples of functional art. Please click photo for enlargement! Contact us for available chairs. When OFFLINE click button to leave a message! **For a complete inventory listing please go to the 'Index' section on the Navigation Bar to your right** Wt: special cost saving shipping will apply. Item W981 Beaded Chair "A"This chair features light blue, red, black, yellow, purple and green beading. This selection is in excellent condition. Please click photo for enlargement! Dimensions: 39 inches tall 24 1/2 inches wide 24 inches deep $1,300.00 FrontPlease click photo for enlargement! SidePlease click photo for enlargement! BackPlease click photo for enlargement! Beaded Chair "B"This style of beaded chair is known as a "Fan" chair. This seat is presented with white, red, green, blue, gold beading. The chair is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 52 inches tall. 25 1/2 inches wide. 22 inches deep. W981 B $1,400.00 Front view "B"Please click photo for enlargement! Side "B"Please click photo for enlargement! Back "B"Please click photo for enlargement! Beaded Chair "D"This chair has been designed in red, green, white, black and yellow. The condition of this seat is very good. The chair is well balanced and sturdy. The motifs range from tribal masks to animals to intricate and simplistic geometrical pattterns. Please keep in mind that this seat has not been cleaned. For ideal shipping this selection must be crated. Please contact us for details. Sold Dimensions: 38 inches tall. 27 1/2 inches wide. 28 inches deep. From the inside of the chair back to the front of the seat is 18 inches. Across the inside of the seat is 22 inches. Floor to chair arm top is 26 inches. Item 981D$1,400.00 Side "D"Please click photo for enlargement! Back "D"Note that the back of this chair is entirely beaded. Please click photo for enlargement! Side "D"Please click photo for enlargement! Seating surface and arms "D"Note that the inside of the arms are entirely beaded. Please click photo for enlargement! Seating surface and arms "D"Note that the inside of the arms are entirely beaded. Please click photo for enlargement! Inner backPlease click photo for enlargement!