Early 20th Century Ghanaian Ashanti Symbolic Stool
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Ashanti Symbolic Stool
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
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- Place of Origin:Ghana
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CAA05391stDibs: LU820011530453
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