wooden stool - Bamileke - Cameroon
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Wooden Bamileke stool from Cameroon, 32 cm high, 27 cm wide and 27 cm deep, dating to the late 20th century, in good condition.
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Bamileke wooden stool – Cameroon
This wooden stool comes from the Bamileke people, an important ethnic group in the western part of Cameroon, recognized for the richness of its cultural heritage and the excellence of its craftsmanship. In Bamileke society, stools are prestigious objects traditionally associated with chiefs and notable figures. They hold a significant place during ceremonies and embody power, social status, and the transmission of traditions within the community.
This piece stands out for the quality of its sculpture, the balance of its proportions, and the sobriety of its lines. The patina of the wood highlights the volumes and reveals the artisan's know-how, giving the whole piece an elegant and expressive presence. This stool has a contemporary dimension, particularly valued by African art collectors for its minimalist aesthetics and its contemporary interpretation of the traditional Bamileke forms.
Bamileke wooden stool – Cameroon
This wooden stool comes from the Bamileke people, an important ethnic group in the western part of Cameroon, recognized for the richness of its cultural heritage and the excellence of its craftsmanship. In Bamileke society, stools are prestigious objects traditionally associated with chiefs and notable figures. They hold a significant place during ceremonies and embody power, social status, and the transmission of traditions within the community.
This piece stands out for the quality of its sculpture, the balance of its proportions, and the sobriety of its lines. The patina of the wood highlights the volumes and reveals the artisan's know-how, giving the whole piece an elegant and expressive presence. This stool has a contemporary dimension, particularly valued by African art collectors for its minimalist aesthetics and its contemporary interpretation of the traditional Bamileke forms.
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bamileke
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
wooden stool
Height
32 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
27 cm
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