Nupe Stool 07 Lebankgara

Lebankgara

5 1 Length 11 - 12 4

The high backed seats reflect the social status of the owner

They have been designed with a straight back and gifted by wives or female relatives to men after initiation ceremonies to symbolise their new social standing and dignity

The forms are an abstract interpretation of an antelope

Nupe Stool 07 LebankgaraThis Nupe stool is a special vintage piece curated the Nupe people who live alongside the Niger river in Nigeria. The stool would have been used as a prestige item used only for market days or during important meetings. The stool has been hand carved by a community member from a solid piece of indigenous wood, with its own unique design making it a one of a kind piece for your home. As a vintage piece, the stool whilst lovingly restored to its