stool - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire






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Baoulé wooden tabouret from Côte d'Ivoire, a turtle-shaped stool with geometric forms; dimensions 220 x 220 x 475 mm; condition: good.
Description from the seller
Côte d'Ivoire
Baoulé
Wood
Height: 220mm
Width: 220mm
Length: 475mm
Baoulé African stool from Côte d'Ivoire. Very beautiful geometric shapes. A very interesting stool in the form of a stylized turtle, with the handle representing the animal's head, the legs representing the paws, and the seat representing the turtle's body.
The Baoulé are one of the most important ethnic groups in Côte d'Ivoire. Their name reflects their origin: according to a legend, Queen Aba Pokou led her people in an exodus to the gold mining regions in the 18th century; she had to sacrifice her son to the god of a river in order to cross it. From then on, the people called themselves the 'Bauli,' which means 'the son is dead.'
The Baoulé artists have produced numerous art objects and remain very active today. Thanks to their sense of stylization and attention to detail, they have created works that are among the most elegant African objects. The Baoulé have crafted masks, statues, figurines, fetishes, combs, chairs, weaving pulleys, canes, slingshots, slings, ointment boxes, oracle boxes, divination boxes, carved doors, beaded necklaces, as well as gold and bronze jewelry worn during major ceremonies.
Parcels are sent from Monday to Saturday with a tracking number.
Chronopost delivery takes 1 to 3 days in France and 2 to 5 days throughout the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe and the rest of the world is via Colissimo International.
We speak English.
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Seller's Story
Côte d'Ivoire
Baoulé
Wood
Height: 220mm
Width: 220mm
Length: 475mm
Baoulé African stool from Côte d'Ivoire. Very beautiful geometric shapes. A very interesting stool in the form of a stylized turtle, with the handle representing the animal's head, the legs representing the paws, and the seat representing the turtle's body.
The Baoulé are one of the most important ethnic groups in Côte d'Ivoire. Their name reflects their origin: according to a legend, Queen Aba Pokou led her people in an exodus to the gold mining regions in the 18th century; she had to sacrifice her son to the god of a river in order to cross it. From then on, the people called themselves the 'Bauli,' which means 'the son is dead.'
The Baoulé artists have produced numerous art objects and remain very active today. Thanks to their sense of stylization and attention to detail, they have created works that are among the most elegant African objects. The Baoulé have crafted masks, statues, figurines, fetishes, combs, chairs, weaving pulleys, canes, slingshots, slings, ointment boxes, oracle boxes, divination boxes, carved doors, beaded necklaces, as well as gold and bronze jewelry worn during major ceremonies.
Parcels are sent from Monday to Saturday with a tracking number.
Chronopost delivery takes 1 to 3 days in France and 2 to 5 days throughout the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe and the rest of the world is via Colissimo International.
We speak English.
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