Chokwe stool

This unique Caryatid Chokwe stool, originally from Angola, is a fine example of African art and culture. It dates from the 20th century and measures 33x33x43 cm. The stool is carved from wood and represents a woman. The figure is slender and harmonious, with delicate and expressive features. The head is tilted down, as if the woman were pensive or sad. The woman represents a deceased ancestor who provides advice and protection. Its position under the seat shows that it symbolically supports the person sitting