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Hand Carved Nupe Stool with 8 Legs, Nigeria, 1950s
Price:$1,318.47
$1,716.60List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Nupe (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)Depth: 10.24 in (26 cm)Seat Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Even though one leg is shorter, the stool has no structural damage because of the quantities of legs. The stool is as sturdy as with 8 legs in full length.
- Seller Location:Aramits, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6432238712652
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