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20th Century African multi-Legged Nupe Stool or Table, Nigeria c.1950s

$780per item
£590.34per item
€677.83per item
CA$1,111.17per item
A$1,205.10per item
CHF 632.96per item
MX$14,638.01per item
NOK 7,920.52per item
SEK 7,457.61per item
DKK 5,060.45per item
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About the Item

Nigeria, mid 20th century. Three hand-carved wood stools from the Nupe community. NOTE ^^^ THE GREEN STOOL HAS NEEN SOLD,,, Each features round form with conical legs and richly incised top.3 hand painted.. As most Nupe are Muslim, their art tends tends to lean towards abstraction often with complex geometric decoration and occasional animal motifs. Carved from one piece of wood, these stool make a great accent piece or small occasional table. In very good vintage condition with warm surface patina. Priced individually.. Taller stools 11" h,, shorter stools approx 8"
  • Creator:
    Nupe (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)Seat Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1062443099502

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