Dear Scott, Thank you for choosing Mearto with your online appraisal. Based on the images and available information, this item is: A Caryatide Bamiléké stool, most likely from Cameroon. Based on the design, it dates back to early 20th century. Hand carved and hand painted. Pieces created by the Bamileke, like the work of other kingdoms of the Cameroon Grasslands, often play an important role in state ceremonies. The many traditional design motifs found in Bamileke stools include leopards, spiders, lizards, buffalo, elephants, lions, and pythons, as well as human figures (as in this case) and heads and other, more abstract, designs. Fair condition, discolored parts. Retail prices may vary.
