BaKota Ceremonial Stool, Kota Peoples, Gabon

Bakota Peoples, Gabon

Material: Wood, Brass

H: 14 inches, Diameter: 13 inches

Carved out of a single piece of wood, inlaid with brass motifs of three BaKota masks around the stool; the whole top of stool is also inlaid with brass tacks.This rare and beautifully handcrafted stool was used for royal ceremonies.Indigenous restoration is present on one side.