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A Fine Dan Chair, African Form, African Art

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A Fine Dan Chair, African Form, African Art

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A Lovely old hand crafted wooden chair with incised linear designs, and stylized legs. The chair is quite a small example, a traditional Dan style chair that mimics the european chairs encountered during colonial times. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The chair measures 17 inches wide x 12.5 inches tall.Completely original untouched patina.

Condition

Fair, well handled

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A Fine Dan Chair, African Form, African Art

Name: A Fine Dan Chair, African Form, African Art
SKU: 80237080
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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