Two-Legged Seat

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Two-Legged Seat
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Two-Legged Seat

Culture
Date20th century
OriginBurkina Faso/Côte d'Ivoire/Ghana
MediumWood
Dimensions7 7/8 x 6 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (20 x 16.5 x 52 cm.)
Collection AreaAFRICAN ART
Credit LineGift of Geneviève McMillan in Memory of Reba Stewart
Object number2008.184
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Last Updated10/29/24
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Image Not Available for The ant. The two-legged ant, just like the multi-legged one is not generous, but that is the least one can reproach him. There is one difference though: the former is saving in every season and never consumes, even at the age of 90 he still economises for his old days. This type of ant leads always a miserable life. When he dies, he is deprived of everything despite of the provisions, because his last savings are spent for his funeral.
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