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African Wooden Bamileke Stool, Early XX Century

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African Wooden 'Bamileke' stool, early XX century. The stool is a traditional art populair from Cameroon. These hand-carved stools have long been used as ceremonial seating to indicate the status and power of tribal chiefs and kings. Each stool is hand-carved from a single piece of local teum wood and then stained. The status of the owner is represented in the particular design. This particular stool shows a refined modest design and beautiful thick solid curved top. The stool in in a very good original condition and shows a beautiful patina.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Diameter: 13.78 in (35 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rotterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1117226752872
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