Stool

113. A wild stool an a bit of a mystery? It appears to be from from Northern India or the Himilayas but could also be Pakistan or Afghanistan? It has a dark used patina and must be 19th century. Formed from one piece and inlaid with various pieces of metal and old coins (some missing) Some of the coins appear to be early rupees. The seat is carved with figures and dogs. This must have had some ceremonial or magical use or belonged solely to a shaman of some kind

32cm tall 66cm at the widest point.

Ex U.K. collection.