Royal Beaded Bamileke Stool Bird Red Eyes
From $582
Sculptural Bamileke stool
Bamileke stools bring together function, sculpture and generations of craftsmanship. Carved and finished by hand in Cameroon, each piece reveals the material through patient work, from the shaping of wood to carving, polishing or beadwork.
Wood shaped slowly by hand
The strength of a Bamileke stool begins with its structure. The artisan works the wood progressively, removing material until proportion and balance emerge. Depending on the piece, carving, openwork, polishing or beadwork may follow. Each stage asks for precision and leaves subtle evidence of the maker’s hand.
Functional form, sculptural presence
Created as functional objects, Bamileke stools have a presence that extends well beyond use. Their silhouettes, repetition of motifs and material depth allow them to move naturally between seat, side table and sculptural object in a contemporary interior.