The design of the Throne of Weapons provokes reflections on violence and humanity.

Evidence

This piece seems to me to have a very special pathos, precisely because it has been made in the form of a chair. When we talk about chairs we always speak as though they were human beings – we say they have arms, legs, backs. They are, after all, made to be an echo of the human form, and they become almost a metaphor for living people. So there is something particularly disturbing about a chair made out of weapons designed specifically to maim backs and arms, legs and feet. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1490

Categorization

• SEED: Exploring the metaphorical implications of chairs adds depth to the discussion of the artwork.
• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1490
• XREF: connects to: The Throne of Weapons symbolizes Mozambique’s recovery from past violence through art. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1488; The Throne of Weapons reflects Mozambique’s colonial legacy and Cold War influence. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1486; The Throne of Weapons embodies both suffering and resilience in war. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1483