Name: Black Bamileke Stool - Accent Table
Brand: St. Frank
Price: 550.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Product Information

Made of wood. Available in 4 sizes. Due to the handcrafted nature of the product, there are slight variations in dimensions. Sizes are determined by a range in diameter.
Small: 14-15.5" Diameter x 14-16" Height
Medium: 16-18.5" Diameter x 16-18" Height
Large: 19-21" Diameter x 16-18" Height
Extra Large: 26-28" Diameter x 17-19" Height
Provenance

Carved by the Bamileke tribe of Cameroon, this stool served as seating during ceremonies. The largest and best stools were reserved for the King’s use. The stool is carved from a single piece of wood from the trunk of the Cola tree. The wood is soaked in water to soften it before carving. If there is any break in the wood during carving, it is considered a bad omen and the entire piece is abandoned. After carving, the piece is stained and lacquered. The intricate woven pattern of this stool represents the web of the earth spider, a Bamileke symbol of wisdom.

Your source for the new bohemian home. Made ethically by artisans around the world working in traditional crafts.

St. Frank

Black Bamileke Stool - Accent Table

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