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1950s Nigerian Eight-Leg Nupe Stool

About the Item

An eight-leg “Nupe” stool hand carved from a single piece of wood painted in an abstract pattern.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)Seat Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sagaponack, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 6925.0011stDibs: LU890315568781
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