Ngombe Tip Stool or Backrest, Democratic Republic of Congo
Ngombe Tip Stool or Backrest, Democratic Republic of Congo
Ngombe Culture, DRC
Early 20th Century
Wood, solid brass tacks
Stool 23.5 × 7.75 × 6 in./ 60 × 20 × 15 cm, Height on stand 26.5 in./ 67 cm
A fine example of a tip stool, with a balanced geometric design, a dark well used patina and the stems of brass tacks worn smooth with use. In the early days of brass tacks being available in Africa, the tacks were solid brass, later only the heads were brass, after that the tacks became brass plated and later still, they were a silver color. The original solid brass tacks indicate this is an early stool. Please note, old solid brass tacks were used to restore missing or broken pieces.
These one legged stools are sometimes referred to as Kuba backrests or stools. Losses and repairs.
Domestic and international shipping quoted separately.
