Mid 20th Century Tribal Swat Chair

Description

Traditional tribal chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan, 19th century. A chair with a low seat id very typical … more Traditional tribal chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan, 19th century. A chair with a low seat id very typical style of the Swat Valley region in Northern Pakistan, with a high straight, and richly decorated backrest with turned spandrels. The constituent elements are made of hardwood, are partly decoratively turned and fitted together with wedged mortise and tenon. The seat consists of tightly plaited leather bands.
The upper section of the chair is held together using leather straps, which at the same time help in stabilizing the back rest.
The front sides of the upper parts are richly adorned with deep decorations in relief, and clearly show very good, old-usage patina.
The chair measures 26 1/2"-inches high x 19"-inches wide x 17"-inches deep. less