Bamileke Beaded Caryatid Stool with Four Figures Cameroon
£3,046.00 GBP
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Bamileke Beaded Caryatid Stool with Four Figures Cameroon
£3,046.00
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This rare Bamileke ceremonial stool or small table originates from Cameroon and is a powerful example of Central African court art. The piece is supported by four carved caryatid figures and is entirely embroidered with finely applied Venetian glass beads, a material historically associated with prestige, trade, and royal symbolism. The dominant red beaded surface enhances the sculptural presence of the four figures, emphasizing their ceremonial and hierarchical importance within Bamileke culture. Such stools were not everyday furniture but ritual and status objects, closely linked to leadership, authority, and ancestral power. The dense beadwork, careful carving, and balanced proportions reflect exceptional craftsmanship and cultural significance. Both sculptural and symbolic, this object stands as a striking ceremonial artifact and a visually commanding centerpiece for collectors of African art and ethnographic design.
Side Tables
Belgium
Wood
1950-1959
Colonial Revival
Good
Height: 46 cm (18.1 in)
Weight: 8 kg (17.6 lb)
Hand-Made
no
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