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Beautifully Formed 1930's - 1940's Pokot Elder's Stool, Kenya

$1,221.80
£900
€1,055.08
CA$1,682.43
A$1,882.95
CHF 985.65
MX$22,874.37
NOK 12,515.31
SEK 11,810.33
DKK 7,872.75

About the Item

The form of this early twentieth-century Pokot stool from Kenya exhibits a beautiful sculptural quality, in which three curved, flared and flattened legs support the flat circular seat. Small, three-legged stools such as this were carried and used by Pokot elders - serving a dualistic purpose as both functional objects and material symbols of the individual's rank and prestige. An old restoration, in which a single copper rivet was used, is present on the rim of the seat. The surface of the stool exhibits a slightly glossy, smooth, light patina. Provenance: Ex Private Collection, UK Estimated Period: 1930s/1940s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Kenya
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930's - 1940's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8736234651382

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