Wooden carved stool. It has a circular concave seat, with rectangular protrusions on the edges. With a central support with two rectangular opening in the middle. The base is circular in shape. [PR [OPS move] 19/5/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Wooden carved stool. It has a circular concave seat, with rectangular protrusions on the edges. With a central support with two rectangular opening in the middle. The base is circular in shape. [PR [OPS move] 19/5/2017]
Geographical reference: Tanzania, United Republic of
Africa > Eastern Africa > Tanzania, United Republic of
Cultural groups: Nyamwezi
Person: Field collector J.D.H. Collinson; PRM source J.D.H. Collinson
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1969
Date collected: 1969
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1971
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions: Height: max 384 mm, Diameter: max 610 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1971.34.125 Other numbers: 69

Search terms: Furniture Dwelling, Status, Ritual and Ceremonial, Stool

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