Old African Bamileke,Cameroon,W. Africa Abstract Stool native american bracelets The Furo and Chagama were

The Furo and Chagama were both artisan crafted from cast iron whilst the lid with a chrysanthemum like flower was created from polished copper and is smooth from use and with a genuine patina

This design is called a "Storm Pattern” and it features lightning elements with the figures top and bottom representing "water bugs"

The design elements are heavily influenced by the Classic Mexican saltillo Design of the 19th Century

Long contested between Persian and Russia this mountainous region is one of the likely cradles and origins of rug weaving culture

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Old African Bamileke,Cameroon,W. Africa Abstract Stool native american bracelets The Furo and Chagama wereCarved from a single block of wood without the use of power tools the carver followed his own instinct all hallmarks of authentic and quality African art to my mind. The highly abstract design of vertical and horizontal wooden struts is fascinating visually. they look like leather straps. Tye natural indentations on the surface of the stool and on the lip of the rim show the carver made this for his own use. aesthetics in Africa concerning art is very