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Tabouret Bozo from Mali, a Bozo wooden stool dating to ca. 1400–1450, in good condition with age-related wear and stains, 40 cm high by 30 cm wide.
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Bozo Stool
In African art the Bozos are known for their pieces in bright colors.
This stool is no exception to the rule,
Its seat is decorated with geometric motifs, resting on a caryatid base that represents a
Noizo
The Bozos are a people who to this day remain semi-nomadic, moving their dwellings according to the seasons and the water level, upstream or downstream of the river for some families. They often live on temporary islands created by reeds, or even partially create them by draining the banks of a small islet. Forced to settle during the reign of Cheikhou Amadou (1810-1844), they remain nomads and return to their thatched huts for a few months of fishing
Bozo Stool
In African art the Bozos are known for their pieces in bright colors.
This stool is no exception to the rule,
Its seat is decorated with geometric motifs, resting on a caryatid base that represents a
Noizo
The Bozos are a people who to this day remain semi-nomadic, moving their dwellings according to the seasons and the water level, upstream or downstream of the river for some families. They often live on temporary islands created by reeds, or even partially create them by draining the banks of a small islet. Forced to settle during the reign of Cheikhou Amadou (1810-1844), they remain nomads and return to their thatched huts for a few months of fishing
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Mali
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
40 cm
Width
30 cm
Estimated period
1400-1450
