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Carved Wooden African Birthing Chair

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This hand-carved, wooden lion chair is believed to be an African Birthing Chair, dating from the early to mid-twentieth century. It is assembled in two pieces by sliding the seat through the hole in the back piece. There is a carved lion head in the center of the back piece. It measures about 15 x 23 x 32.5 inches.

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Carved Wooden African Birthing Chair

Name: Carved Wooden African Birthing Chair
SKU: 158277178
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $75 - $400

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Starting Price $22

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