AFRICAN NUPE STOOL

Hand Carved and Hand Painted African Wooden Stool from the Nupe Tribe of Nigeria.

Traditionally presented to brides by their grooms, Nupe stools come in varying forms and are all carved from single blocks of dense African hard wood, share a carved top surface and are decorated with intricate patterns and colours.

The Nupe are an ethnic group native to the middle belt of Nigeria. Living along the banks of the Niger river, the Nupe are now Muslims but the indigenous religion is still practiced by some and traditional rituals performed. Nupe craftsmen are renowned for their fine leather, mat and brass work.

Nupe art can be found in major museums and galleries. Most popular examples would be their stools, beds, portal doors and intricately decorated pots. Nupe art is mostly abstract but animal figures carved in relief can be found on some examples of their doors and pots.

Condition: Good

Minor fading. This hand carved stool in very good vintage condition with surface wear consistent with age and use.

This stool has six original legs all with traces of white, yellow and blue paint.