Featured Short wooden chair, tribal or not?

Is this some sort of tribal antique , or just some would be wood workers attempt at a chair?
It seems to be made out of some kind of hardwood and although it's only about a 1.5 feet tall it's quite heavy.

Thanks for any help!

 

It looks more like a step to me than like a chair. Wonder what went in the opening(s)?

 

looks like someone got hold of a tree trunk, and got creative !

I think the big hole is to bleed water off the seat...as this looks like a piece of outdoor furniture ...

 

Looks primitive and awesome! A set of four around a fire pit would be splendid! New project for the hubby!!!!

 

Welcome, @the-craig.

I don't see any "primitive" toolmarks, such as an adze or chisel would leave, even on the bottom. The square and arch forms might suggest a western esthetic.

Where did you find it? It might not have travelled very far from its origin. I can see it having been made as a seat for a particular craft that was carried out close to the ground. But it does not show much sign of use, such as a dished seat or wear along the front edge.

The hole in the back was for the sitter's tail.

Actually, the way the grain moves around the hole (visible on the back of the chair) would indicate it was a knothole in the original tree.

 

Methane.

 

Somebody got creative with a tree stump and a chainsaw from the look of it. The methane hole was a wise move...badump.

 

Thanks everyone for the input, I didn't think it was anything but I thought I should ask.

I'll just keep it outside, maybe put some plants on it or something.

 

How did my custom order end up with OP!?

 

Hmm...SNAFU, or FUBAR?