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Archaic African Bamun Prestige Stool w/ 3 figures, 19th C.

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Archaic African Bamun Prestige Stool w/ 3 figures, 19th C.

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Archaic African Bamun Prestige Stool w/ 3 figures, 19th C. Cameroon. Provenance: Lisadell House Collection Ireland, Ex. Rev. William Gore Booth. Size: 12.25'' x 10'' x 10'' (31 x 25 x 25 cm). Height on stand: 14" (36 cm).

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Archaic African Bamun Prestige Stool w/ 3 figures, 19th C.

Name: Archaic African Bamun Prestige Stool w/ 3 figures, 19th C.
SKU: 144061176
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $600

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