H x W x D: 14.6 x 29.2 x 29.2 cm (5 3/4 x 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)
Type:
Decorative Arts
Geography:
Liberia
Date:
Mid-20th century
Label Text:
Even a plain stool gives some sense of status, since someone truly unimportant must stand or crouch. This stool is unusual for Africa because it is not carved as one piece of wood but instead has seperate legs that are pegged into the circular seat. This may reflect foreign influence.
Description:
Wood circular stool with four cylindrical legs that were seperately carved and pegged into top. Band of incised triangles encircles each leg. A copper staple is inserted at the center of the seat.
Provenance:
African trader, Liberia, -- to 1965-1967
Robert and Nancy Nooter, Washington, D.C., 1965-1967 to 1968
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