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Object, coming from the region of Gaona, called interchangeably wedding stool or courtship, since it has a symbolic use during the celebration of marriage. It is also known as a stool. Normally these stools are made of wood and a Lobi He will always carry it on his journeys, placed on his shoulder and will also use it as a defensive weapon. These three-legged stools are European-inspired. This bronze stool is a unique piece, no other specimen has ever appeared in any museum or published in any book. The front end is formed by two heads of the contrayentes attached to the Jano, The two front legs are smooth while the rear is artistically decorated with geometric drawings. The perimeter of the seat is decorated with a double spiral in the form of \"S\". Outside marriage ceremonies these stools are reserved for clan elders or chiefs and notables to be employed during ceremonies.

The three-legged stool is essentially masculin while the stools of women LobiIn several countries Africa number four is associated with the female and three with the male.

This unique piece belonged to a minister of one of the first Cameroonian governments.