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Mambila, Chief's stool

Description

Mambila
Chief's stool

Nigeria/Cameroon, 20th century
carved wood
11.5 h x 9.5 dia in (29 x 24 cm)

Sold with a digital copy of the original invoice from Hebert Baker, Inc.

Provenance: Hebert Baker, Inc., Pacific Palisades, CA | Acquired from the previous in 1976, Collection of Marlene Shatkin, Winnetka, IL

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Good condition. Split to one arm with small material loss, rubbing, and scratches. Several age splits, scratches, soiling, and dryness to wood throughout.

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Mambila, Chief's stool

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Estimate $5,000-$7,000Apr 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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