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Vintage chief's stool from the Asante people of Ghana. Raw natural finish. The Asante consider these beautiful hand carved wood … Read more Vintage chief's stool from the Asante people of Ghana. Raw natural finish. The Asante consider these beautiful hand carved wood traditional stools to be quite significant. These domestic stools originally belonged to a certain individual and were only used by that person. When an Akan person sits on their stool, it is believed to absorb something of their essence - a phenomenon which increases with every use. When not occupied, the stool is turned on its side so that malevolence cannot seat itself on it. Often carved for chiefs, but some stools were carved by men to be presented to their brides as a symbol of loyalty. Each is unique with signs of wear and use with original marks or chipped areas to be expected. Seat height 11". Great collector's piece to be displayed as art or used as a functional seat, footrest, or to display objects. See less
- Dimensions
- 22ʺW × 11ʺD × 14ʺH
- Seat Height
- 11.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Ghana
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- Great condition with signs of age and use which adds to the authenticity/character. Great condition with signs of age and use which adds to the authenticity/character. less
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