Vintage African Green Nupe Stool

This vibrant African Nupe stool is a hand-carved wooden piece originating from the Nupe people of central Nigeria. Traditionally crafted from a single block of wood, this stool features the hallmark traits of Nupe design: a rounded or slightly oval seat supported by multiple tapering legs and richly decorated with geometric patterns. 

Painted motifs include chevrons, triangles, and dotted borders, all deeply symbolic in Nupe visual language, often representing status, protection, or cultural narratives. The hand-applied pigment and decorative carvings suggest this stool may have been used in ceremonial or leadership contexts rather than just domestic utility.

The top of this Nupe stool is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and symbolic artistry. Carved and painted by hand, the surface features a richly textured, geometric composition centered around a yellow diamond motif. Radiating outward are triangular segments filled with parallel line carvings in earthy tones—cream, brown, and ochre—against a deep green background. Tiny floral details punctuate the green sections, adding delicate contrast and balance.

• 17” x 16” x 13”
• all vintage sales final