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A hand-carved wooden stool or bowl, fashioned from a single piece of dense hardwood. The object features a shallow, circular, dished top that highlights a natural wood grain with a distinct contrast between dark heartwood and lighter sapwood. Flanking the central seat are two integrated rectangular handles. The stool is supported by four short, tapered legs. The exterior surfaces and the underside exhibit a dark, possibly scorched or stained patina, while the seating surface is polished to reveal the grain. Visible adze and chisel marks are present on the handles and base, indicating traditional hand-tooling. This form is characteristic of domestic furniture from the highland regions of East Africa, notably Ethiopia.
Total Width: 37.5 cm
Seat Diameter: 26 cm.
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