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An East African Figural Stool

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An East African Figural Stool, with serrated steel protruding from the head at one terminus, raised pointed breasts, incised geometric designs to the seat, and naturalistic crooked legs and feet to the other terminus forming a gently sloped seat, length: 25".
Provenance: Irv Fischer Collection, Michigan

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An East African Figural Stool

Name: An East African Figural Stool
SKU: 122385407
Price: 225 USD
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Estimate $700 - $900

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