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StoolK2.235

Dark brown carved wooden stool with a seat that curves upwards at the ends. Central column pierced with square holes, outer supports have scalloped edges. Flat, rectangular base.

Culture
Asante
Material
wood
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Stool3643/12

Folding coconut shredder stool. Stool consists of two rectangular boards with slight zigzag profiles and cutouts in their centres; cutouts have angled edges. One board is inserted through the cutout of the other, allowing them to fold inward and outward; rest flat when folded inward, form a low "X" shape when folded out. The upper arms, that form the seat, are decorated with stain and incised geometric motifs. Pencil grid overtop each arm with central design of three interconnected diamonds, inside a vertically oriented rectangle, with diagonal lines extending from top and bottom corners; space between edges of diamonds and rectangle border are carved out. Edges of seat are stained(?) dark brown; checker pattern across centre, where arms meet. Extending from the front arm is a serrated blade. Blade is oval-shaped and is inserted into a rectangular protrusion that ends in a triangle-like base; area around top of rod is circled with metal. Triangle-like base of rod decorated with incised crisscrossing and diagonal lines. Lines, and edges of rod, are darkened with stain(?). Rest of stool is undecorated.

Culture
Sukuma
Material
wood, metal and stain ?
Made in
Tanzania
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Stool3455/1

Wooden stool in the shape of a four-legged animal. Figure has a long, thin face and oval-shaped ears on either side of its head. High ridge runs down centre of face, with semi-circular eyes incised on either side. Mouth is carved wide open. Bridle-like ring done in relief around muzzle. Band of braided plant fibre- coloured yellow, green and red- secured around animal’s neck. Long strands of matching fringe extend from bottom edge of band, covering neck and imitating a mane. Cloth strip tied around animal’s neck, as well as a long, light brown cord. Cord loops around body of animal, imitating reins. Saddle and girth carved in relief on back and stomach. Rings, done in relief, decorate each leg. Animal has a rectangular tail, that curves downward, and is covered in strands of red and yellow plant fibre.

Culture
Senufo
Material
dye, wood, plant fibre, fibre and metal
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Stool3468/3

Wooden stool with round base and top joined by two rectangular legs. From the side, the overall shape is somewhat hourglass, with a semi-circle for both the seat and base. The surface appears polished, with the exception of the base. (The slightly concave base has been written on, in black ink.)

Culture
South African
Material
wood
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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