Cameroonian Wood Stool

A little house for a seat, with a square window in its wall.

Cameroon, Central Africa, is the source of this wooden stool, carved in the 20th century. Grassfields-style stools are often associated with rank and are commonly kept for personal use. The seat is a rounded saddle form, set on a solid, boxy base cut with a square opening. Geometric patterns surround the opening, including small carved rosettes and lines. The wood is a medium honey-brown, with a smooth, polished top.

About 14 inches tall and 16 inches wide. Like furniture for a very small architect.