Old African Bamileke,Cameroon,W. Africa Abstract Stool native american jewelry

Old African Bamileke,Cameroon,W. Africa Abstract Stool native american jewelryCarved from a single block of wood without the use of power tools the carver followed his own instinct all hallmarks of authentic and quality African art to my mind. The highly abstract design of vertical and horizontal wooden struts is fascinating visually. they look like leather straps. Tye natural indentations on the surface of the stool and on the lip of the rim show the carver made this for his own use. aesthetics in Africa concerning art is very

The original and completely unique hand carved frame was not typical for the time period and complements the work with its delicate colours and textural appearance

Size:9” w x 11” t x 7” d

Sculpture:9” w x 9” d x 24” t

Size: To Top 16 1/2”

quality turquoise center high domed stone

All sizes are approximate

screws or nails

and his most ardent worshiper

Size: 12” w (to end of spout) x 8” d x 10” t

Buy new and wear it 50 +years or buy old and vintage

or cooking utensils were needed these currency bracelets were melted down

Although many have Mantras (written prayers and invocations) on the outside many older ones are far simpler