Nupe Hand-Carved Stool - Hardwood, Incised Patterns

The Nupe stool is hand-carved from a single seamless block of indigenous hardwood, with geometric legs and incised surface patterns. Its design reflects the distinctive visual language of the Nupe people of the Niger River region. Years of communal use have left a natural patina, and careful restoration has preserved its character. W40 x D35 x H34 cm.

A hand-carved Nupe stool from Nigeria, worked from a single piece of wood with intricate incised patterns. The Nupe live along the banks of the Niger River, and stools like this are traditionally used as prestige objects on market days and at important gatherings. Each is carved from a single, seamless block of indigenous hardwood — the geometric legs and incised surface patterns reflect a design language unique to the Nupe. Weathered by time and restored with care, this piece keeps its "perfect imperfections": a patina that speaks to years of communal use. A one-of-a-kind piece of functional art. Size: 34cm H × 40cm W × 35cm D