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Rare African Sidamo Chair, Ethiopia

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Description

Rare African Sidamo Chair, Ethiopia. Wood and leather. Size: 21'' x 28'' x 17'' (53 x 71 x 43 cm). Provenance: Craft Caravan, Inc. New York, NY.

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Rare African Sidamo Chair, Ethiopia

Name: Rare African Sidamo Chair, Ethiopia
SKU: 144060968
Price: 475 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $800

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