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Wabi sabi solid wood "Oromo" stool, Ethiopia 1950s

$1,545.61
£1,150.39
€1,290
CA$2,117.09
A$2,354.67
CHF 1,229.54
MX$28,653.82
NOK 15,703.04
SEK 14,726.68
DKK 9,820.32
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About the Item

Wabi sabi hand crafted stool. Made by the Oromo people of Ethiopia around the 1950s. Carved from a single piece of hardwood. Skillfully made and highly decorative. The top is made concave and shows the year rings of the tree it was made of. the diameter varies slightly from 38 to 41cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Diameter: 16.15 in (41 cm)Seat Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    ECHT, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9426244553232

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