Bamileke stool in white wood 90/90 cm.



These white beauties are known as Bamileke stools and come from Cameroon and are iconic African furniture.



They are also called king's stools, or bird nests, and were traditionally used by the Bamileke tribe for public ceremonies.



I cut them by hand from a continuous piece of wood.



To do this, the lumber would first be thrown into the river to soften it, and then the ornate web pattern would be hand carved into the hardwood.



Any break in the wood would mean that the part has been abandoned or this break is considered a break in the life cycle and therefore a bad omen.



The intricate pattern you see in these represents the earth spider web, a symbol of divine wisdom.



I make Bamileke stools in a variety of designs and sizes, which includes.



Dia 40cm X 45cm.



40cm X 50cm dia.



Dia 40cm X 60cm.



40cm X 70cm dia.



40cm X 80cm dia.



Note: The sizes above are approximate.



I also make these stools in basically 3 colors; natural brown, black and white.



In case you need other color, please let us know.



Bamileke stools are a gorgeous addition to a space, lending that organic and earthy touch that warms up a sleek, modern space.



They also work well in outdoor spaces, provided the proper lacquering.



So versatile and so fabulous !.