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Description
An early 20th-century Ashanti stool from Ghana, hand-carved from a single block of wood. The gently arched seat rests on … Read more An early 20th-century Ashanti stool from Ghana, hand-carved from a single block of wood. The gently arched seat rests on an open, architectural base with geometric cutouts and notched side columns. Once central to daily and ceremonial life, Ashanti stools were personal and symbolic objects representing status, ancestry, and continuity. This example shows a rich, timeworn patina and smooth surfaces from age, offering quiet sculptural presence as both a historical artifact and a decorative accent. See less
- Dimensions
- 23.5ʺW × 12ʺD × 16.25ʺH
- Seat Height
- 16.25 in
- Number of Seats
- 11
- Seat Interior Depth
- 12.0 in
- Seat Interior Width
- 23.5 in
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Ghana
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- In good condition with wear consistent with age and use. In good condition with wear consistent with age and use. less
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