Bamileke Chameleon Stool

Marked by the telltale Bamileke rounded disc seat and base, this stool is an exceptional example in that its body is a pack of chameleons. As with most Bamileke stools, it was created out of a single tree trunk. The unusual lizards both decorate and support the seat, and further, the individual. In their traditional beliefs, chameleons are powerful symbols of good tidings, meaning this stool lifts its owner with the good news of the world. Under natural light, the cylindrical carving pattern reveals intricate shadows and negative space.