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Ancestral Stool (Erhe)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Ancestral Stool (Erhe)

Artist/Maker (Nigeria)
Dateprobably 19th century
Mediumwood and iron
DimensionsOverall: 15 x 16 x 16 1/8 in. (38.1 x 40.6 x 41 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2007.48.13
    On View
    On view
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    DescriptionThe base and underside of the seat are carved with images of turtles, fish, and pythons swallowing frogs, all inhabitants of the realm of Olokun, the god of water. The wooden stools of chiefs are similar in form to the brass stool of the king (Oba).

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