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Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
Price:$350
$388List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
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- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CAA0762E1stDibs: LU820018656472
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