Antique African Stools

Hand-whittled wooden midwife stool from 19th century. The pivoting arm was used to drape cloths to assist the midwife.          

Antique African Nupe stool from Nigeria. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, this stool boasts richly carved surfaces.

This abstract stool was carved from one single piece of wood and has been used in the grasslands for decades. It was most likely the stool of a Queen.

Immerse yourself in the exotic allure of North African craftsmanship with this stunning North African Carved Wood Low Chair Stools.

smells fantastic, like africa. a beautiful sculpture ANYWHERE in the house.

shorty stool ironically still smells of the tribe fire. beautiful nail head design including a bit on the inside. there are 2 available. last week we saw a similar but not as pret...

Smaller Tanzanian stool carved from a single piece of hardwood with notches around the perimeter of the seating area and gracefully arched legs.

Carved and hewn from a single piece of hardwood, this Tanzanian stool features notches on the edges as well as triangular cutouts where the legs join the seat.

Hand-carved from one piece of wood. This stool was collected in Ethiopia 30 years ago and has been in a prominent California collection since.

A very big 19th century Senufo Stool Tribe : Senufo / Senoufo Country : Ivory Coast / Côte d'Ivoire A very big Senufo stool carved from a single block of wood. The wood is tough, de...

hand carved antique African decorative tribal footrest stool approximately 120 years old.

In Africa, the stool more than any other item is the penultimate symbol of authority.

Beautiful hand carved African stool, side table or bowl with lovely patina.

West African, Lobi tribe, carved single wood stool, for young female ceremonial rituals from the Burkinafaso region of West Africa.

Lovely patina on this beautiful African stool or side table hand carved from a single block of wood that looks fossilized.

An indicator of status and family, stools play an integral role in traditional Ashanti culture. Believed to be the resting place for a person's soul, a stool is given to a child when...

Beautiful African mahogany wood stool with the remnants of the original color on the underside.

Stunning patina on this impressive African stool, hand carved from a single block of wood with beautiful markings celebrating the cracks and crevices that time and loving use have le...

Beautiful hand carved African teak stool or side table with lovely patina and carvings.

Hand carved African mahogany wood stool or side table. Great for placing a book or perhaps towels in a bathroom, magazines etc.

Skilled woodcarvers carefully select a large piece of dense and durable hardwood, such as African mahogany, and then carve the entire stool from that single block.

African stool with caryatid from Cameroon, Bamoun or Bamileke, probably around 1920, carved wood and dark patina, oval seat decorated with geometric notches, support in the shape of ...

Beautifully worn stool with charm. Legs are done with a gorgeous Rustic Feel. Senufo spans from Mali to Katiola in Cote d'Ivoire.

An antique hand carved Ashanti African stool. This stunning piece showcases traditional craftsmanship and reflects the artistry and symbolism of African tribal culture.

African stool Possibly Kenyan Dished seat  Tripod legs Early 20th century One photo shows the stool with a partner.

African stool  Possibly Kenyan Dished seat Tripod legs Early 20th century One photo shows stool with another stool I have.

An antique tribal African stool, made from hardwood with hand carved decoration from the early 20th century.

Made by the Ashanti people of Ghana, Africa. Could be used as a stool, foot rest, small side table or display piece.

Beautiful museum quality African stool hand carved from a single block of wood.

Pair of antique tribal African stool, made from hardwood with hand carved decoration from the early 20th century.

Hand carved wood stool. Made in Africa, circa early 20th century.

Antique African "Ashanti" stool. Hand carved from one piece of wood.

Elaborate hand-carved African Ashanti Stool. Made in Ghana, circa early 20th century.

Elaborate hand carved wood Ashanti stool. Made in Ghana, circa early 20th century.

Elaborate hand-carved wood Ashanti stool. Made in Ghana, circa early 20th century.

Antique African Hand Carved Tonga Stool. This fine, old wooden stool comes from the Tonga people of remote northwestern Zimbabwe.

Primitive stool from Africa. It is a work that can be said to be the origin of the stool which was made commercialized today, primitive though it was made using the natural shape of ...

Wooden tripod stool from Ethiopia. African primitive art, first half of the 20th century.

A selection of antique wood "Elephant" stools dating to the early 1900s. Carved from one solid piece of wood.

1920s Ashanti African wooden stool from Ghana. Twisted knot design on a flat wood base with carving details.

Ashanti wooden stool from Ivory Coast. African primitive art, first half of the 20th century.

Ngombe Congo royal throne, said to be a queens stool or tabouret denoting prestige and high status.

Hand-carved from a single, solid block of wood, each Senufo stool communicates a unique personality as a sculptural seat or table. This example from the early 20th century resonates ...

A wonderful primitive rustic wooden mortar. Made from hardwood, this piece has been hand crafted. The piece is very versatile and can be used as a stool, small side table or turned o...

African mahogany stool or side table. Hand carved from a single piece of wood with a deep beveled top.

Handmade antique stool from West Africa, probably Ivory Coast or Mali.

African Wooden 'Bamileke' stool, early XX century.

Original hand carved African 'Dogon' stool, Mali early 20th century. Very nice design carved out of one solid piece of wood.

Antique hand-carved iroko wood stool or small table from the Sinufo tribe in Mali. Soft and smooth patina. Comfortable to sit on or perfect as a side table. Have a similar stool in s...

Original hand-carved African 'Dogon' stool, Mali early 20th century. Very nice and large stool carved out of one solid piece of wood.

Vintage Folk Art Dogon African Low Wooden Stool. Made in Mali, 1920's period.

A fine example of a hand carved wooden stool from the Ashanti Tribe in Ghana, Africa, dating to the early 20th century in very good overall condition, with great patina, minor edge l...

This is an antique ceremonial Yoruba chief's stool. A West African, Benin Kingdom hardwood side or lamp table, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

Carved Antique African Leopard Ashanti Style Stool. Early 20th Century Ghanaian Ashanti style leopard stool. Animal leopard stool hand-carved wood from Ghana. This is the "OSEBO GWA...