Desdemona Postlethwaite Antiques

Description

Elephant Stool By The Nupe Tribe Nigeria

Vintage Hand Carved Stool By The Nupe Tribe Nigeria, carved from one solid block of hardwood. With a carved top and standing on 10 legs, these tables are often called “elephant tables”. African tribal stools such as this one from the Nupe are an art form, with carefully designed patterns and graceful legs and are often presented by grooms to their brides or serve as symbols of prestige. Difficult to date, but probably late 20th century.

These make a great occasional/coffee table or stool.

Size: 13” tall x 17 1/4” diameter
In Excellent condition.

This item is available to view or buy direct from my unit at:
Preston Antiques Centre Ltd, The Mill, New Hall Ln, Preston PR1 5NQ
Come and see before you buy. We do not arrange furniture shipment, but are happy to fit in with arrangements you wish to make.

We do ship smaller items. Shipping costs on request

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