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A carved wooden African stool having a curved seat raised on two carved intertwined wooden supports with a slim plinth … Read more A carved wooden African stool having a curved seat raised on two carved intertwined wooden supports with a slim plinth base. Ghanaian lore explains that the central symbol carved into this stool is a wisdom knot. Only the wise can untie it, so the Ashanti stool is reserved for authority figures such as a chief. Ghanaian, 20th century. See less
- Dimensions
- 20ʺW × 10ʺD × 14ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Seat Interior Width
- 20.0 in
- Seat Interior Depth
- 10.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Seat Height
- 14.0 in
- Period
- Late 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
- Wear consistent to age and use Wear consistent to age and use less
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