African Cameroon Bamileke Tribal Beaded Zoomorphic Side Table Stool 16"

Description

Vintage beaded nobility throne stool / side table / plant stand from the Bamileke tribe of Cameroon. It is constructed from carved Azobe wood, covered with blue cloth, and intricately decorated with black and white beads. The stool features a zoomorphic crouching quadrupled Leopard animal design.
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Royal Privilege: Traditionally, only a ruler or highly important nobles were permitted to sit on stools depicting animals.

Condition

Good Vintage Condition; A couple of slightly loose strands

Dimensions

12" x 16.5" (D x H)