Caryatid stool (Eastern Luba cultural area) - EO.0.0.17194
Late 19th century. Wood (Ricinodendron sp.). Registered in 1902. Collected before 1897.
The museum of Tervuren still has several other chief’s stools with a caryatid. They were made in the late 19th century by the same artist.
The caryatids in this style have a round and exposed forehead that is characteristic of eastern Luba pieces from the Luvua River region.
