Leopard stool (royal seat), 20th century
African, Côte d'Ivoire, Baule
Wood and pigment
17 1/2 x 32 1/2 x 9 1/8 inches (44.5 x 82.6 x 23.2 cm)
125th Anniversary Acquisition. Gift of William C. Bertolet, 2000
2000-159-1
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African, Côte d'Ivoire, Baule
Wood and pigment
17 1/2 x 32 1/2 x 9 1/8 inches (44.5 x 82.6 x 23.2 cm)
125th Anniversary Acquisition. Gift of William C. Bertolet, 2000
2000-159-1
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Looking Questions
- What is this? What do you think it is for?
- Where do you think it was made?
- What do you think it was made of? How was it made?
- This stool has two parts. What do you see on the top? The bottom?
- What is the leopard holding in his mouth? Does the leopard look strong or weak? Why?
- What could the leopard holding the smaller animal symbolize?
- What kind of designs do you see on the top section?
- Do you think this object was made to be used as a stool or to be displayed? Why?
- What would it feel like to sit on it?
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