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Hand-carved wooden stool with a curved, crescent-shaped seat. The base features intricate openwork geometric carvings, including diamond patterns and zig-zag edges, supported by a flat rectangular plinth.
Stool
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Stool

Maker Akan Artist
Dateundated
Place of originGhana, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions12 x 20 1/2 x 9 in. (30.5 x 52.1 x 22.9 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Claire T. Daneman
Object number1990.1.3
Collections
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