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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:African; Ethiopian
Title:Book Stand
Date Made:ca. 17th century
Type:Ceremonial; Furniture
Materials:metal and leather
Place Made:Southern Ethiopia
Measurements:open: 19 1/8 x 12 1/4 x 23 1/8 in.; 48.5775 x 31.115 x 58.7375 cm
Accession Number:  SC 2003.42.3
Credit Line:Gift of Eric Goode
Museum Collection:  Smith College Museum of Art
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Description:
long, plain metal legs hinged below leather book "seat", back in curved design with central cross flanked by birds

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