Nyala Chair Watatu more elaborately decorated duka stools

more elaborately decorated duka stools symbolized status

particularly when used by elders or community leaders

with a focus on Ethiopian craftsmanship

Typically carved from a single piece of locally sourced hardwood like acacia

the stool recounts the Dogon cosmology of the sky and earth

Nyala Chair Watatu more elaborately decorated duka stoolsInspired by the shy and elusive mountain antelope from the Bale Mountains of East Africa, the hand carved armrests and legs of this chair echo the Nyalas distinctive soaring horns and sturdy hind legs. Staying true to the non territorial nature of the Nyala, the chair blends with the design pallet of modern living spaces while maintaining its individuality. Unfortunately the population of the antelope that inspired this chair has declined from over