Nyala Chair Watatu Jomo Tariku’s Duka Stool draws

Jomo Tariku’s Duka Stool draws inspiration from the traditional Ethiopian stools commonly used in rural and nomadic communities

the stool recounts the Dogon cosmology of the sky and earth

with a focus on Ethiopian craftsmanship

more elaborately decorated duka stools symbolized status

Nyala Chair Watatu Jomo Tariku’s Duka Stool drawsInspired 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