Stool - Wood - Exceptional stool

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Exceptionnelle tabouret, a Bamiléké wooden stool from Cameroon carved in a single block with elaborate motifs, dating to 1990–2000, with dimensions 36 × 30 × 29 cm, in good condition with some wear and age-related stains.

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The Bamiléké stool is a traditional object originating from the culture of the Bamiléké people, an ethnic group from Cameroon. This stool, carved from a piece of wood, is characterized by elaborate motifs and designs that reflect the aesthetics and beliefs of this people.
It is used for sitting, but also as a symbol of social status and prestige.
In some cases, these stools are associated with rituals or ceremonies.
The Bamiléké stool is therefore both functional and loaded with deep cultural meanings.

The Bamiléké stool is a traditional object originating from the culture of the Bamiléké people, an ethnic group from Cameroon. This stool, carved from a piece of wood, is characterized by elaborate motifs and designs that reflect the aesthetics and beliefs of this people.
It is used for sitting, but also as a symbol of social status and prestige.
In some cases, these stools are associated with rituals or ceremonies.
The Bamiléké stool is therefore both functional and loaded with deep cultural meanings.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Exceptional stool
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
29 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated Period
1990-2000
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Objects sold
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