Artist:Bongo
Medium: Wood
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:late 19th or early 20th century
Dimensions: 5 1/16 x 14 7/8 in. (12.9 x 37.8 cm)
Collections:
Accession Number: 22.219
Image: CUR.22.219_threequarter_PS5.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Dark colored wooden stool with glossy patina. Seat is leaf-shaped and slightly scooped. Top is decorated with two incised lines down the center, and three sets of incised bands on each side. Front of seat terminates in a human head, which has a simian quality. Head has two round eyes and ears, a nose, and mouth that is slightly open. The stool has four legs with a centered handle connecting front and back for carrying. Condition: Very good. Signs of wear on edges of seat. A small area of edge is eroded.