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With mound base, openwork support, overall carved geometric designs and snakes and blackened surface
Title Stool
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Title Stool

Maker Igbo Artist
User Igbo Artist
Dateundated
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions14 1/4 x 13 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. (36.2 x 33.7 x 33.7 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1990.14.63
Collections
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