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Details
- Dimensions
- 22ʺW × 14ʺD × 16ʺH
- Seat Height
- 12.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Ghana
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Metal
- Rope
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- Great condition with signs of age and use which add to the character and authenticity of the piece and should … moreGreat condition with signs of age and use which add to the character and authenticity of the piece and should not be viewed as flaws. less
- Description
- The Asante ( or Ashanti ) consider these beautiful wood traditional stools to be something beyond places to sit. Great … more The Asante ( or Ashanti ) consider these beautiful wood traditional stools to be something beyond places to sit. Great collector piece to be displayed as art or used as a functional seat, foot rest or to display books and objects. These domestic stools originally belonged to an certain individual and only used by that person. When an Akan person sits on their stool, it is believed to absorb something of there essence a phenomenon that increases with every use. When not occupied, stools are turned on their side so that malevolence cannot seat itself. Some stools are carved especially by husbands to be present to their brides to represent solidarity to their relationship. Each is unique with signs of wear and use with original marks or chipped areas to be expected. Original rope work with wrapped hand knife. Seat height 12". less
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