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1942.13.25

Wooden stool with pointed lenticular base, concave lenticular seat and ornamental support. The support consists of three rectangular columns connected by openwork zigzags. There are carved zigzag designs on the edges of the columns and chevrons laid out in a diamond pattern on the sides. [JC [OPS Move] 3/5/2017]

1942.13.25

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden stool with pointed lenticular base, concave lenticular seat and ornamental support. The support consists of three rectangular columns connected by openwork zigzags. There are carved zigzag designs on the edges of the columns and chevrons laid out in a diamond pattern on the sides. [JC [OPS Move] 3/5/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Akwa Ibom State Ikot Ekpene
Cultural groups
Igbo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
1931 - 1932
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Height: max 273 mm, Width: max 167 mm, Length: max 460 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.25 Other numbers: 120.203

Search terms: Furniture Dwelling, Stool

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