Hand carved anthropomorphic stool, Tanzania, 46"h
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Hand carved anthropomorphic stool, Tanzania, mid 20th century, carved from a single section of tree trunk, having a human head with an elaborate coiffeur above a neck and rectangular body with relief carved 'scarification' marks, surmounting a round seat, the whole rising on tripod legs, these stools were especially carved for chiefs and are used during judicial and initiation ceremonies, 45.5"h x 13"w x 15"d.
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Hand carved anthropomorphic stool, Tanzania, 46"h
Estimate $350 - $500
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