Royal stool for sale

9/3/2016 – 71 views

In Cameroon seats, in particular, were the prerogative of royalty. Only a ruler could sit on a seat depicting an animal.

Certain carved wooden stools are reserved for important people in Western Cameroon: the Fon (king), chiefs, Ma Fo (a powerful female), and
certain nobles. Some stools are for everyday use and others are used during the meetings of traditional societies.

Stools are carved from one piece of wood. Plain stools are used by commoners and may be given away or sold, but stools that include certain
symbols cannot be disposed of so easily. The royal throne or stool, even when empty, still represents the Fon, and is therefore regarded with
deep respect.

Gebauer states that “Persons of some social importance were allowed larger stools with geometric patterns or limited symbolism to indicate the
owner's position in the social scale.” The elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion, and python are royal symbols, usually reserved for the Fon. The earth
spider is one of the most common motifs seen today, especially on the many “tourist” stools from Foumban. Another popular motif is that of the
cowry shell. According to Knöpfli “The glossy bright cowry shell with its elongated opening is the symbol of wealth and royalty, respect and
dignity.” A variety of geometric motifs can also be seen on specialized and common stools. Knöpfli writes that “Stools with geometrical designs
are for commoners, men and women.”
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