SOLD: Ngombe Tip Stool or Backrest, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
SOLD: Ngombe Tip Stool or Backrest, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
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Ngombe people
Early 20th Century
Wood, remnants of brass tacks
16 x 7.5 x 7d in. / 40 x 19 x 18d 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 brass stems indicate this is an early stool and was once ornamented with solid brass tacks.
These one legged stools are sometimes referred to as Kuba backrests or stools. Losses and repair.
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Northern Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Algeria, Libya
Tuareg, Berber People
1st half 20th C.
Wood
42 x 25 in. / 107 x 64 cm
Height on custom display stand: 43.5 in. / 110 cm
This support is an elegant example of a Bela tent storage post. It was used to keep belongings off the ground, such as large rolled items, woven cane panels that serve as windbreaks, and large animal skin bags. The original stem used to pound the support into the ground has completely eroded away from use. Formed from a single piece of wood with venerable losses from age and use. Presented on an inlaid brass custom stand.
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