Stool - Wood - Exceptional stool

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Exceptional Bamiléké wooden stool from Cameroon, measuring 33 cm wide, 30 cm deep and 30 cm high, in good condition with some wear and age-related stains.

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The Bamiléké stool is a traditional object rooted in the culture of the Bamiléké, an ethnic group from Cameroon. This stool, carved from a single 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 certain cases, these stools are associated with rituals or ceremonies. The Bamiléké stool is therefore both functional and laden with deep cultural significance.

The Bamiléké stool is a traditional object rooted in the culture of the Bamiléké, an ethnic group from Cameroon. This stool, carved from a single 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 certain cases, these stools are associated with rituals or ceremonies. The Bamiléké stool is therefore both functional and laden with deep cultural significance.

Details

Era
After 2000
Title additional information
Exceptional stool
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Cameroon
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
30 cm
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Objects sold
93.58%
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