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Rectangular seat with short legs

Rectangular seat with short legs

Stool

Maker Toma Artist

Date20th century

Place of originGuinea, Africa

Mediumceramic

Dimensions3 3/4 x 17 x 10 in. (9.5 x 43.2 x 25.4 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Object number2006.2.13

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionRectangular seat with short legs.

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