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Ancient Gurunsi Stool with field use, African Form

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Ancient Gurunsi Stool with field use, African Form

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A Very Old and heavy wooden stool with obvious age and handling over generations. Note the golden honey colored wood and well worn smooth surface. Gurunsi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The stool measures 23 x 9 x 8 inches. This stool is quite large and VERY heavy. Ex Joseph Garina collection, New York.

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Ancient Gurunsi Stool with field use, African Form

Name: Ancient Gurunsi Stool with field use, African Form
SKU: 72074323
Price: 140 USD
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