Antique Carved Wood Stool, 1900s

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Tribal Art - Congo - African
Measures : 60x14cm H:9cm
Traditional African stool or headrest carved from a single block … Read more Tribal Art - Congo - African
Measures : 60x14cm H:9cm
Traditional African stool or headrest carved from a single block of solid wood.
Origin: Frequently associated with the Senufo people of Ivory Coast, Mali, or Burkina Faso.
Use: This piece served as a functional piece of furniture for resting, as a headrest stool, or to mark the social status of its owner as a ceremonial object.
Characteristics: It is distinguished by its clean and stable design with a curved surface and solid legs.
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