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Two African Jema (Jimma) Chairs, Ethiopia

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Two African Jema (Jimma) Chairs, Ethiopia

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Two African Jema (Jimma) Chairs, Ethiopia. Carved wood. Size: 34'' x 16'' x 18'' (86 x 41 x 46 cm). Private New York collection.

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Two African Jema (Jimma) Chairs, Ethiopia

Name: Two African Jema (Jimma) Chairs, Ethiopia
SKU: 121909516
Price: 2500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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