Stool Item Number: Aj131 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Elder's stool carved from single piece of light coloured wood. Three legs each with flaring bases. Seat is round and concave. Well finished.
History Of Use
Stools are made by men from a single piece of wood using a short-handled axe. They are finished off by sanding with an abrasive leaf and oiled down with butterfat. Stools are considered private and personal property of the owner and are part of a man's accessories. Each man carries his stool in accordance with the rules of the tribe, for the number of legs indicates his age group (only elders are entitled to a three-legged stool). Stools are awarded to a man when he achieves the second highest rank and he will retain it for the rest of his life. After his death, it is inherited by next new initiate who is related to him. Serve as seats when resting, eating, or watching dance performances. Serve as accessories at ceremonies. Every stool in use has its own special name which denotes the sex, social status, or clan of the owner. Also associated with leadership.
Item History
- Made in Uganda ? before 1952
- Collected during 1952
- Owned by Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens before February 28, 1983
- Received from Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens (Donor) on February 28, 1983
What
Who
- Culture
- Karamojong ?
- Previous Owner
- Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens
- Received from
- Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Uganda ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1952
- Collection Date
- during 1952
- Ownership Date
- before February 28, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on February 28, 1983
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0884/0002