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Old Chokwe Stool with central Ancestor support

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Old Chokwe Stool with central Ancestor support

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A very finely carved wooden stool featuring a classic ancestor figure shown holding up the seat as the central support. remains of red organic pigments can be seen on a few areas, but otherwise it has been worn smooth from weather and handling. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The stool measures 13 x 11.75 inches.

Condition

fair, weathered, minor stress fractures

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Old Chokwe Stool with central Ancestor support

Name: Old Chokwe Stool with central Ancestor support
SKU: 87864487
Price: 170 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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