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Vintage Bamun / Bamileke wooden stool w/ ornate designs

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Vintage Bamun / Bamileke wooden stool w/ ornate designs

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Description

Fascinating solid wooden stool with obvious age and handling. Carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood and decorated with carved designs. From the Bamun or Bamileke peoples of The Cameroon Grasslands, West Africa.Measures 17.5 x 12 x 12.5 inches

Condition

Well weathered and worn edges, overall good/fair condition.

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Vintage Bamun / Bamileke wooden stool w/ ornate designs

Name: Vintage Bamun / Bamileke wooden stool w/ ornate designs
SKU: 55806361
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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