White Wooden Bamileke Stool 90/90cm.These white beauties are known as Bamileke stools and come from Cameroon and are an iconic African piece of furniture.They are also called King's Stools, or Birds Nests and were traditionally used by the Bamileke tribe for public ceremonies.I hand carve these from a continuous piece of wood.To do this, the timber 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 the piece had been abandoned or this break is seen as a break in the life cycle and therefore a bad omen.The intricate pattern you see in these represents the web of the earth spider, 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 above sizes are approximate.I also make these stools in basically 3 colours; natural brown, black and white.In case you require any other colour, please let us know.Bamileke stools are a gorgeous addition to a space, lending that organic, earthy touch that warms up a sleek, modern space.They also work well in outdoor spaces, provided the appropriate lacquering.So versatile and so fabulous!.
L: 90