leather pouf/ ottoman

Hello, Can anyone identify the markings/ symbolism on this vintage leather pouf/ ottoman for me? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! David.

Hello, David. I think the ornament's meaning on your item could be more of a symbolism for protection from the "evil eye". And the rays/leaves could be interpreted as a "tree of life".
Here is a link for the Turkish rugs motifs interpretations (educational page on the commercial site), you could try to bounce your associations out of their ornaments meaning.
https://www.yashar-bish.com/rug-motifs-symbols-and-meaning.html

could be nigerian

I think you also need the change the spelling to pouffe.
The word POUF is a rather nasty slang word for a homosexual....