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Stool

by 1928

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker

Medium
wood
Measurements
Diameter: 39.1 cm (15 3/8 in.); Overall: 28.6 cm (11 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Gilpin Players of Karamu House 1929.320
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Location
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Did You Know?

In 1928, Paul Travis photographed the Mangbetu queen who once owned this stool as she sat on it.

Description

Such stools were highly prized by their female owners. Sculpted by master artists with widespread reputations, they were often "signed" with a deeply cut mark on the base. This groove was then filled with red camwood as an expression of blessings and good wishes for the stool's owner.

Stool

by 1928

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker

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