Cook Islands, Polynesia
Mid-19th century or earlier
Wood
Height: 6 in.; Width: 18 in.
15.2 cm; 45.7 cm
Provenance: London trade
The noʻanga is a low stool form associated with chiefly use in the Cook Islands, where functional domestic objects could carry social and status significance. Stools of this type were used in daily life by persons of rank and reflect a Cook Islands tradition of careful woodworking applied to practical forms. This example dates to the mid-19th century or earlier and entered the market through the London trade.
The stool is cut from a single piece of wood, with a gently curved concave seat supported on two pairs of rounded feet. The sapwood retains a warm grain with natural tonal variation across the seat and legs. Its low, stable profile and restrained surface finish reflect the clarity of Cook Islands woodworking.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
Cook Islands, Polynesia
Mid-19th century or earlier
Wood
Height: 6 in.; Width: 18 in.
15.2 cm; 45.7 cm
Provenance: London trade
The noʻanga is a low stool form associated with chiefly use in the Cook Islands, where functional domestic objects could carry social and status significance. Stools of this type were used in daily life by persons of rank and reflect a Cook Islands tradition of careful woodworking applied to practical forms. This example dates to the mid-19th century or earlier and entered the market through the London trade.
The stool is cut from a single piece of wood, with a gently curved concave seat supported on two pairs of rounded feet. The sapwood retains a warm grain with natural tonal variation across the seat and legs. Its low, stable profile and restrained surface finish reflect the clarity of Cook Islands woodworking.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
