KARAMOJONG are a Nilotic ethnic group in Uganda. They are mostly pastoral headers living in the north east Uganda, Kenya and a small part of South Sudan. The chair was inspired by the headrest of the KARAMOJONG people. the headrest is often used for resting and sleeping. the headrest serves a protective function by elevating the head off the ground during sleep thereby preventing possible attacks by snakes, insect or scorpions. When a person dies, the headrest is buried with the individual or passed on to his heir who will treat it with respect because the headrest embodies the spirit of the deceased person.
KARAMOJONG chair was created as a symbol of inheritance.
PRODUCT FEATURES
KARAMOJONG chair is made of wood, polished deep brass engraved with tribal scarification. The scarification involves the use of both industrial and manual welding techniques and science to embody the tribal scars. The chair embodies the form and shape of the KARAMOJOG headrest. The iconic form is used both for the leg stand as well as the upholstery extension of the chair.
COUNTRY OF REFERENCE
KENYA 🇰🇪, SOUTH SUDAN 🇸🇸, UGANDA 🇺🇬
DIMENSIONS
W 43 CM | D 50 CM | H 90 CM
W 16.9 IN | D 19.7 IN | H 35.4 IN
ART AND TECHNIQUES
*Metal work, wood work, welding, upholstery, metal cutting
MATERIAL AND FINISHES
*Wood, metal, Polished brass, foam, pattern fabric.
CUSTOMIZATION
Custom size, brass tone/colour as well as the colour of fabric available with an upcharge. Tribal scarification remains the same.
CLEAN AND CARE
Dry cloth metal cleaner.
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