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Vintage Ashanti Asesedwa Stool: Authentic Mid-Century Modern African Tribal Art
This is a rare and authentic vintage Ashanti asesedwa (soul …
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Vintage Ashanti Asesedwa Stool: Authentic Mid-Century Modern African Tribal Art
This is a rare and authentic vintage Ashanti asesedwa (soul seat) stool, hand-carved from a single block of dense hardwood in Ghana, West Africa. It is a striking sculptural object that bridges rich cultural heritage with the clean, minimalist lines of Mid-Century Modern design.
The stool's design is classic and elegant. The deeply concave, crescent-shaped seat rests on a central column of three parallel planks, featuring a series of intricately pierced geometric motifs. The two solid side supports are carved with a distinctive, vertical ridging. The vertical design on one of the side supports is not a crack but a deliberate, beautiful carving, a testament to its authentic hand-carved craftsmanship.
Among the Akan peoples of Ghana, which include the renowned Ashanti, the stool is far more than a piece of furniture. It is a sacred object believed to be the "seat of the soul" of its owner, and is so integral to their identity that a leader's death is described as "a stool has fallen". This particular piece, with its abstract, geometric form and beautiful natural patina, was likely created in the mid-20th century to meet the rising international demand for authentic African art. Its powerful, unadorned aesthetic has a compelling parallel in Western art movements like Brutalism and Abstract Expressionism, making it a perfect accent piece for any curated interior.
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- Dimensions
- 15ʺW × 10ʺD × 20ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Seat Interior Width
- 6.0 in
- Seat Height
- 20.0 in
- Seat Interior Depth
- 1.0 in
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Ghana
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chocolate
- Condition Notes
- The stool is in very good structural condition, with age-related surface wear, including minor chips and abrasions consistent with a … moreThe stool is in very good structural condition, with age-related surface wear, including minor chips and abrasions consistent with a well-preserved vintage piece. It is a genuine piece of history, handmade by a master craftsman in the traditional manner. less
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