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Kpelle

Stool

Kpelle, 1900-1966

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Kpelle

Stool

Kpelle, 1900-1966

Physical Qualities Wood, 13.5 x 37 x 21.8 cm.
Credit Line Gift of Stephen J. Ludwig, Towson, Maryland
Object Number 2000.83
with rectangular seat and four rectangular legs; seven registers with geometric designs separated by two parallel lines on seat
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2000; purchased between 1968 and 1970 from the original owners in Kpaiye village by the donor, who was a Peace Corps volunteer in Liberia at the time.

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Kpelle

2000–2000

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