Small, three-legged stools such as this were carried and used by Pokot elders - serving a dualistic purpose as functional objects and material symbols of the individual's rank and prestige. The form of the stool exhibits an unusual sculptural quality, in which a defining feature of the piece are the three beautifully curved, flared and flattened legs which support the flat circular seat. An old restoration, in which a single copper rivet was used, is present on the rim of the seat. The surface of the stool exhibits a slightly glossy, smooth, light patina.
Estimated Period: 1930s/1940s
Ex Private Collection, UK
Height: 17cm
Diameter: 20cm
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