Old Bamileke Wooden Stool, Cameroon, W. Africa with a unique carved Abstract Design Asian Art the artists poured molten metal

the artists poured molten metal directly into a cast in the ground called a puddle mold

The colour changes gives the mind an eye dazzling and pulsating show

such as that of the Ekonda

Villagers at the time had to protect themselves from the animals that would pass by their town and try to threaten to eat their food supply

Age:19th Century

Old Bamileke Wooden Stool, Cameroon, W. Africa with a unique carved Abstract Design Asian Art the artists poured molten metalAnother rare Bamileke stool that I am happy to offer here and one that meets my criteria of quality and aesthetics in this genre in which it is often difficult to ascertain or determine quality & authenticity. 1. Carved from a single block of hardwood (a characteristic of traditional African carving). 2. The stool has clearly been carved without the use of power tools and totally by hand turning any piece over and observing the back or inside will