Stool (1) - Wood - nupe - Nupe - Nigeria
Nupe Stool, centre of Nigeria Wood with a wonderful patina of wear. Women’s stool in a circular form with ten conical feet, the seat is ornamented with a decoration of geometric motifs and a nine-pointed star in the centre. These decorations were inspired by their Muslim neighbours, the Fulani. 1st half of the 20th century. Height: 25 cm. Diameter: 35 cm. Restorations. Bibliography: Arts du Nigéria, Collection du Musée des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie. RNM 1997. Fig 332.
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Nupe Stool, centre of Nigeria Wood with a wonderful patina of wear. Women’s stool in a circular form with ten conical feet, the seat is ornamented with a decoration of geometric motifs and a nine-pointed star in the centre. These decorations were inspired by their Muslim neighbours, the Fulani. 1st half of the 20th century. Height: 25 cm. Diameter: 35 cm. Restorations. Bibliography: Arts du Nigéria, Collection du Musée des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie. RNM 1997. Fig 332.
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