Nupe Hand-Carved Wooden Stool - Hardwood, Incised Pattern

The Nupe stool is hand-carved from a single, seamless block of indigenous hardwood, with geometric legs and incised surface patterns that reflect a distinctive Nigerian design language. Its traditional form has long served as a prestige object at markets and gatherings along the Niger River. Time and careful restoration have left a natural patina that reflects years of communal use. The piece functions as a seat while offering the character of a sculptural object. W35 x D38 x H44 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: 35cm H × 44cm W × 38cm D