A Gorgeous OLD Manyika Shona Stool w/ Clear Tribal Use
Antique African Sculpture - Tribal Furniture - Zimbabwe

Collected from the: Manyika peoples of the eastern Shona tribe in Zimbabwe, East Africa
Material: Wood
Period: Early 20th century, conservatively
Dimensions: 9.5" height, 13.25" top and 10.25" base diameters; weight is 6.70 pounds
Condition: Excellent - no damage, strong signs of age, wear and extensive tribal use. Solid, sturdy, and structurally sound, all surface oriented age cracks test stable with no further threat to the integrity of this obviously well loved piece. Gorgeous patina exhibits generous traces of skin oil on the seat. Make special note of the geometric tribal designs carved on all four sides of the base.

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Shona Tribal History
"Descended from the people who lived in the city of Great Zimbabwe in the 14th century, the Shona speaking people are known for their production of neck rests called Mutsago, which have a rectangular upper platform which curves up towards the ends. There are a number of styles - the eastern relating to the Manyika peoples, with two sets of triangles and the north-central style, related to the KoreKore people with triangular and circular motifs separated by horizontal lines. Contemporary Shona carvers have developed a significant production of soap-stone figures characterized by smooth and abstract features," according to Bacquart.

Cat. # gsz2

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