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Ancient and Rare Temne Janus Stool

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Description

A well weathered and eroded ancient wooden stool in Janus form featuring two anthropomorphic figures with arms raised as central support for the wooden set. The stool overall shows extensive age, use and wear suggesting generations of field use. Temne peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The stool measures 13.5 x 11.5 x 11 inches.

Condition

Fair/ Fragile heavily weathered and worn, what remains is stable.

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Ancient and Rare Temne Janus Stool

Name: Ancient and Rare Temne Janus Stool
SKU: 111010335
Price: 240 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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