Nupe stool - this is a large fabulous hand carved wood stool from the nupe people of nigeria. These stools are hand carved from of a single piece of wood with an intricate patterns and colors. The nupe people live along the banks of the niger river. Traditionally these beautiful stools are used as prestige objects on market days during important meetings. Each stool is a sculptural feat, hand-carved from a single, seamless block of indigenous hardwood. The geometric precision of the legs and the subtle, incised patterns on the surface reflect a design language unique to the nupe people. Having been weathered by time and restored with care, this piece retains "perfect imperfections"—a historical patina that tells a story of communal life and the passage of time. A truly one-of-a-kind functional art piece for the modern, soulful home. size: h 47cm w 51cm d 51cm