Chief's Throne

The stool, referred to as a "throne," was crafted for a village chief as a symbol of his authority. The object was created in the town of Foumban in Cameroon.
The throne is ornately carved, featuring three concentric rings, which may symbolize the different levels of tribal authority. The chief would sit at the top, thus asserting his dominance over the lower-ranking leaders. Between the circular levels are decorative elements in zoomorphic forms, depicting either real or fantastical animals that embody both external and internal vital forces.
The African collection at the Kalisz Regional Museum is connected to the Kalisz-born traveler, explorer, and patriot Stefan Szolc-Rogoziński.