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Stool with wide openwork seat, carved geometric design, and patina.
Stool
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Stool

Maker Kuba Artist
Dateundated
Place of originDemocratic Republic of Congo, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions10 3/4 x 22 5/8 x 7 5/8 in. (27.3 x 57.5 x 19.4 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.59
Collections
Visual DescriptionStool with wide openwork seat, carved geometric design, and patina.
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