Old Bamileke Wooden Stool, Cameroon, W. Africa with a unique carved Abstract Design

Old Bamileke Wooden Stool, Cameroon, W. Africa with a unique carved Abstract DesignAnother rare Bamileke stool that I am happy to offer here and one that meets my criteria of quality and aesthetics in this genre in which it is often difficult to ascertain or determine quality & authenticity. 1. Carved from a single block of hardwood (a characteristic of traditional African carving). 2. The stool has clearly been carved without the use of power tools and totally by hand turning any piece over and observing the back or inside will

The original and completely unique hand carved frame was not typical for the time period and complements the work with its delicate colours and textural appearance

Around the neck: 9” w x 7 1/2” t

they look like leather straps

Size: 51/2” l x 4” w x 41/2” d

It's sturdy and constructed of solid wood with no laminate

Size:19” total length

Size:1” x 1”

They were worn on the monks belt and hung off the attached ring

Top of seat:21”

Size: 12” w (to end of spout) x 8” d x 10” t

When access to this Italian Coral in adequate quantities opened up it became a favorite part of the jewelry of Native Silversmiths

it was wrapped into a circular shape and often even fitted directly to the wearer's body”