Dogon-volk - Stool - Hardwood - Dogon stool
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Dogon stool from Mali, made by the Dogon people in the Bandiagara region, dating to the mid-20th century.
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Very beautiful Dogo stool. The stool is carved from a single log. The stool likely dates from the mid-20th century. The wood used is hardwood, but the remarkable thing is that it feels velvety to the touch. Also very beautiful is the smoothly planed burl on the flat seat; very nice!
The stool is about 25 cm high and the diameter of the seat is approximately 31 cm. The weight is 3.5 kg.
The Dogon are an ethnic group living along the Cliffs of Bandiagara in Mali. They are known for their colorful, masked dances and ceremonies, their monumental architecture and a complex way of life.
The village forms the main social unit of the Dogon, in the area at the foot of the cliff, on the plateau and in the plain to the southeast. All residents of one whole village are in principle related – albeit no longer traceable – and share the same surname. Each clan also has its own tei (dance ground). This is a small clearing in the village for public dances and festivals. A pile of stones in the middle of this square marks the ritual center and is a sacred place that no one may enter.
It is a community in which polygamy is a central element. The families are large and usually consist of one man, his wives, their children, and, if they are still alive, mother and father. The word ‘ginu’ stands for ‘the house and its immediate surroundings’ (sleeping huts, granaries and a barn). These are all arranged in a circle around a central courtyard.
The special feature of this stool is the combination of round and angular elements. Very remarkable!
The stool is entirely hand-carved from a single log. It is 100% stable. The stool is not only a very decorative interior piece, but can also be used as a stool in its own right. It can also serve as a kind of pedestal or plant stand, and even as a small low side table (see photos).
The stool is carefully wrapped and insured for shipment.
Seller's Story
I sell antique and vintage products. The items I sell are very diverse in nature; from lamps to side tables, from phones to wooden sculptures, from vintage kitchen equipment to Art Deco and Art Nouveau coat racks, and everything in between. The things I buy are usually objects that I personally like and that are of high quality. It sometimes takes effort to part with them!
My expertise lies primarily in products from the 20th century.
I ship in used boxes combined with paper filler material. The boxes are sturdy. Usually made of double-wall cardboard. I ship, unless otherwise agreed, always within two days of purchase. I attach great importance to friendly, decent and reliable contact with my buyers.
Translated by Google TranslateVery beautiful Dogo stool. The stool is carved from a single log. The stool likely dates from the mid-20th century. The wood used is hardwood, but the remarkable thing is that it feels velvety to the touch. Also very beautiful is the smoothly planed burl on the flat seat; very nice!
The stool is about 25 cm high and the diameter of the seat is approximately 31 cm. The weight is 3.5 kg.
The Dogon are an ethnic group living along the Cliffs of Bandiagara in Mali. They are known for their colorful, masked dances and ceremonies, their monumental architecture and a complex way of life.
The village forms the main social unit of the Dogon, in the area at the foot of the cliff, on the plateau and in the plain to the southeast. All residents of one whole village are in principle related – albeit no longer traceable – and share the same surname. Each clan also has its own tei (dance ground). This is a small clearing in the village for public dances and festivals. A pile of stones in the middle of this square marks the ritual center and is a sacred place that no one may enter.
It is a community in which polygamy is a central element. The families are large and usually consist of one man, his wives, their children, and, if they are still alive, mother and father. The word ‘ginu’ stands for ‘the house and its immediate surroundings’ (sleeping huts, granaries and a barn). These are all arranged in a circle around a central courtyard.
The special feature of this stool is the combination of round and angular elements. Very remarkable!
The stool is entirely hand-carved from a single log. It is 100% stable. The stool is not only a very decorative interior piece, but can also be used as a stool in its own right. It can also serve as a kind of pedestal or plant stand, and even as a small low side table (see photos).
The stool is carefully wrapped and insured for shipment.
Seller's Story
I sell antique and vintage products. The items I sell are very diverse in nature; from lamps to side tables, from phones to wooden sculptures, from vintage kitchen equipment to Art Deco and Art Nouveau coat racks, and everything in between. The things I buy are usually objects that I personally like and that are of high quality. It sometimes takes effort to part with them!
My expertise lies primarily in products from the 20th century.
I ship in used boxes combined with paper filler material. The boxes are sturdy. Usually made of double-wall cardboard. I ship, unless otherwise agreed, always within two days of purchase. I attach great importance to friendly, decent and reliable contact with my buyers.
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Specific region of origin
Bandiagara, Koro, Banka (Mopti-streek)
Wood type
Hardwood
Weight
3.5 kg
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Dogon stool
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Mali
Designer/artist/maker
Dogon-volk
Material
Wood
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
31 cm
Diameter
31 cm
Estimated period
1950 - 1980
Seating height
25 cm
