Mémoire d’Afrique — Ref. 319
Traditional four-legged stool — Peulh, Mali — African tribal art — Ref. 319
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Description
Old stool attributed to the Peulh people, originating from the Sahelian region of Mali, where this type of object accompanied daily pastoral or ceremonial activities. Carved from a single piece of dense wood, this stool has a slightly hollowed circular seat and rests on four thick, conical legs, arranged at a slight angle. This quadruped model, less common than the more widespread tripod forms, indicates a desire for reinforced stability. The object, of great formal sobriety, is entirely utilitarian: it bears no decoration, in accordance with the refined Peulh aesthetic. Marked wear on the seat and a visible chip on the edge confirm its age and prolonged use. Unrestored piece, preserved in its original condition.
Technical details
- Availability
- Unavailable
- Type of piece
- Mobilier
- Category
- Traditional furniture
- Ethnic group
- Peulh
- Country
- Mali
- Materials
- wood
- Dimensions
- H 39 × W 27 × D 27 cm
- Weight
- 3,2 kg
- Estimated dating
- second half 20th c.
- Laboratory test
- Not tested
- Reference
- 319