This piece is a beautiful example of this form of saddle-shaped stool from the Arsi region of Ethiopia. The stool is carved from a dense, heavy brown wood and, as a result of use over time, has developed a beautiful rich surface patina.
Estimated Period: Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Ex Private Collection, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Height: 24cm
Width: 26cm
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