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Hand Carved Wooden Nupe African Stool 16″ Wide – Nigeria

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This wooden hand carved Nupe stool is full of charm and character. It features vibrant colors and beautiful designs throughout. It stands 11 inches tall and 16 inches wide and weighs 13 pounds. It would make an excellent addition to any home collection.

Type of Object

Furniture, Stool

Country of Origin

Nigeria

Ethnicity

Nupe

Material

Wood, Pigment

Approximate Age

Unknown

Height (Inches)

11"

Width (Inches)

16”

Depth (Inches)

12.5"

Weight (Pounds)

13 lbs

Overall Condition

Good with minor imperfections.

Tribe Information

About the Nupe People

The Nupe people have lived along the banks of the Niger River since the 15th century and were conquered in around 1830 by the Muslim Fulani people. Their art is therefore non figurative and mostly decorative.
Nupe houses are decorated with doors and posts carved with geometric designs, although there are some rare examples of animal designs. Circular stools, supported by varying numbers of feet, are presented by grooms to their brides. Traditionally they are used as 'prestige' objects on market days and during important meetings.

Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.