Donut Stool White 02These Donut stools are a unique style of the traditional Bamileke stool, carved with amazing circular details. In African culture, the seat is a very important part of culture. Every person has their own seat and the larger the seat, the higher the social ranking of the owner. Bamileke stools are traditionally only used by the Bamileke King of Cameroon during public ceremonies. Each stool is hand carved by a community member from indigenous wood and

The jug has developed a rich patina and wear over time

Hand carved from a single piece of wood coming from the Nyangatom people of the Omo Valley in Ethiopia

indicating a special place for a highly regarded individual during community meetings or ceremonies

Each bowl has been hand-carved from indigenous wood by women of the Turkana community in Kenya

a symbol of wisdom

This bowl has striking grey line design detail with a gloss finish

The Ashanti people of Ghana believe there are no secrets between a man and his stool

DIMENSIONS

These stools work perfectly as a side table or as a sculptural decorative stool for anywhere in the home

When it is not in use

These horns come from the Kudu antelope

making it an incredibly cherished image