Cameroonian Wood Stool

Faces in the round, standing shoulder to shoulder under a seat.

Cameroon carvers made this wooden stool in the 20th century. Stools with figures are commonly associated with rank and status in Central Africa. A broad ring of carved heads forms the column, with the face at the front larger than the rest, and a ringed base below. The dark wood is richly toned, with a rubbed, glossy finish and some pale cracking in the base.

About 14 inches tall and 13 inches wide. Looks back at you from across the room.