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Hand-carved wooden African-style ceremonial stool from Mali, associated with the Dogon people, dating to circa 1950–1960, in excellent condition; dimensions 44 cm high, 30 cm square, made from solid brown hardwood.
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This intricately hand-carved wooden object is an African-style ceremonial stool or side table, likely originating from West Africa. It features openwork carving with tribal figures supporting a circular top, a style often associated with the Dogon people of Mali.
Key Characteristics
Design: The stool is carved from a single piece of solid hardwood and features multiple human figures around a central cylinder.
Cultural Significance: In many African cultures, elaborate stools like this symbolize social status, ancestral lineage, or spiritual beliefs. For the Dogon, such stools were historically owned by the Hogon, a supreme religious and political leader.
Utility: While originally ceremonial, these pieces are now popular as decorative side tables, plant stands, or unique seating in modern interior design.
It is in absolutely flawless condition.
We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.
This intricately hand-carved wooden object is an African-style ceremonial stool or side table, likely originating from West Africa. It features openwork carving with tribal figures supporting a circular top, a style often associated with the Dogon people of Mali.
Key Characteristics
Design: The stool is carved from a single piece of solid hardwood and features multiple human figures around a central cylinder.
Cultural Significance: In many African cultures, elaborate stools like this symbolize social status, ancestral lineage, or spiritual beliefs. For the Dogon, such stools were historically owned by the Hogon, a supreme religious and political leader.
Utility: While originally ceremonial, these pieces are now popular as decorative side tables, plant stands, or unique seating in modern interior design.
It is in absolutely flawless condition.
We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
44 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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