African Stools

A Chief or King within any tribe would have a stool commissioned that could incorporate many different forms, the depiction of animals in the form of leopards, elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, and people to name a few. All of the animals are chosen as a symbol of the powers and strength they hold and these characteristics are held with great regard and respect. Taking many weeks to not only carve and then to adorn, either with the use of pigment, cowrie shells or intricate patterned bead work, each and every tribe has its own unique style of carving and decoration that not only is typical to their tribe but that also reflects and shows and makes a statement of wealth, strength and traditional culture.