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Stool - Dogon - Wood - Mali.

Heavy Dogon stool, quite old.
It consists of four legs adorned with pairs (representing the primordial ancestors) supporting the circular seat.
A central simple fifth leg completes the ensemble.
The lower and upper surfaces are decorated with friezes symbolizing water.
The wood is dense and cracked in places, the patina worn.
Its condition remains acceptable.
Personal collection.

Tabouret - Dogon - Bois -Mali.

Lourd tabouret  Dogon assez ancien.
Il est composé de quatre pieds ornés de couples ( représentant les ancêtres primordiaux )supportent l'assise circulaire.
Un cinquième pied simple central complète l'ensemble.
Les plateaux inférieurs et supérieurs sont décorés de frises symbolisant l'eau.
Le bois est dense et fendu par endroits,, la patine usée.
Son état reste correct.
Collection personnelle.


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Traditional stool - Dogon - Mali

Wood - Fair condition

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Traditional Dogon wooden stool from Mali, with four legs featuring ancestral pairs supporting a circular seat and a central fifth leg, measuring 25 cm high by 24 cm wide, provenance: Private collection, condition: good.

Traditional stool - Dogon - Mali

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Traditional Dogon wooden stool from Mali, with four legs featuring ancestral pairs supporting a circular seat and a central fifth leg, measuring 25 cm high by 24 cm wide, provenance: Private collection, condition: good.

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