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Stool with Lion Support, Ashanti People, Ghana

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Stool with Lion Support, Ashanti People, Ghana

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Description

Ashanti (Akan) stool with a stylized lion support standing on a wide platform and supporting a characteristic broad curled seat. With mouth open, the lion has a mane The lion – with mouth open in a way that resembles a grin – is a motif far less common than elephants, leopards and the traditional geometric form.
Seat has triangular perforations and knob grips on its underside at each end.

Provenance:
Ex Tribal Design, Amsterdam
Private Collection, Boston, MA (acquired from above)

Condition

Minor losses as pictured.

Dimensions

14 x 21 x 9.5 in

Weight

12 lb

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Stool with Lion Support, Ashanti People, Ghana

Name: Stool with Lion Support, Ashanti People, Ghana
SKU: 169730978
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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