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hand-carved wooden stool

A traditional hand-carved wooden stool from West Pokot, Kenya, decorated with colorful beadwork. Once carried by elders as a mark of respect and wisdom, it is now cherished as both functional seating and cultural décor.

Original price was: $50.00.Current price is: $48.00.

Description

This Hand-Carved Wooden Stool with Beadwork is a timeless piece of heritage, crafted by skilled artisans in West Pokot, Kenya. Traditionally, stools were personal items carried by elders to councils, ceremonies, and storytelling gatherings, symbolizing authority, dignity, and continuity. Carved from durable indigenous hardwood and detailed with colorful beadwork, this stool blends tradition with artistry. Today, it serves as both a functional seat and striking cultural décor, connecting homes to ancestral wisdom. Every purchase supports artisan families, sustains carving and beadwork traditions, and empowers younger generations through apprenticeship and skill transfer.

Additional information

Weight 1.5 kg
weight

1.5 kg