Stool - Wood - Exceptional stool

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Bamiléké wooden stool from Cameroon, dating to 1990–2000, titled Exceptionnelle tabouret, 27 cm high, 27 cm deep and 26 cm wide, in good condition.

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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
27 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
27 cm
Estimated Period
1990-2000
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