Bamileke stool

This Bamileke stool is an eloquent example of traditional Cameroonian craftsmanship, measuring 39x36x34 cm and carved from a single block of wood previously softened in water. The engraved lizard designs embody the royal totem, symbolizing the metamorphic powers attributed to kings and chiefs. This mid-20th century piece is as much an art object as it is a symbol of power and transformation, reflecting the cultural wealth and ancestral beliefs of the Bamiléké peoples.