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Place of Origin: Congolese
Ancient African Wooden Stool
Ancient African Wooden Stool

Ancient African Wooden Stool

Located in Soho, London, GB

Ancient wooden stool with four feet dating to the 19th century. From Congo, Africa. Provenance: Galerie Démons et Merveilles, Paris; Private Collection, United Kingdom.

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19th Century Antique Congolese Footstools

Materials

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