CAMEROONIAN BAMILEKE PRESTIGE STOOL (KUO FO). Bamileke prestige stools (Kuo fo) from the Cameroon Grassfields region. The stool is characterized by its intricate beadwork and the use of animal imagery which is associated with power and prestige. The stool served as symbols of status and were often owned by rulers or important figures within the community, such as the Fon (king), chiefs, or nobles. It is made of wood and are covered with mostly glass beads. - Height:. Estimate $200-300
