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An Asante 'Asipim' throne chair,: An Asante 'Asipim' throne chair, An Asante 'Asipim' throne chair, early 20th century, Ghanaian, the hide seat and hardwood frame decorated with brass studs, the legs united by pierced and carved stret

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Ashanti African Carved Wood and Brass King's Asipim Chair Ghana: Ca. early 20thC. Ashanti asipim chair, Ghana. Asipim chairs are associated with Asante chieftaincy, fashioned after 17th-18thC. English chairs. Very good, with age-appropriate wear. Purchased from Tad

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A mask and a chair.: A mask and a chair. Asipim chair with brass tacks, Ghana, Asante. 20th century. 33" x 16 1/3" x 15. Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. ++ "Asipim chairs are

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Pair of French Baroque Needlepoint and Petit Point: c. 19th Century Antique French gilt wood baroque chairs with trailing rocaille detail and floral crown. Needlepoint and petit point depicts a royal court country scene and floral motif. Some signs of

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Lot of 4 Vintage CIGAR TINS: Includes Aladina, Ben-Hur, Court Royal, and Flor De Franklin. All with nice colors and graphics. Very Good-Excellent

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CAPO DI MONTE PORCELAIN TABLE MODEL: CAPO DI MONTE PORCELAIN TABLE MODEL HAVING A FEMALE DIGNITARY IN SEDAN CHAIR ACCOMPANIED BY 2 COURT OFFICIALS, MARKED ON REVERSE "ROYAL DUX CZECHOSLOVAKIA"; 16"H X 13.5"W X 7"D

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Africa, Ghana, Ashanti Peoples, Asipim Leather and Wood: Africa, Ghana, Ashanti Peoples Asipim Leather and Wood Chair, 19th Centurywith brass and bronze elementsChairs of this type are called ‘asipim’ and used by senior Asante chiefs during important ga

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PAIR FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE SWAN ARM CHAIRS, GOLD GILT AND: PAIR FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE SWAN ARM CHAIRS, GOLD GILT AND PAINTED FINISH, ROYAL BLUE TUFTED UPHOLSTERY, NAILHEAD TRIM, MATCHING SOFA AND COCKTAIL TABLE SOLD SEPARATELY THIS AUCTION, EXCELLENT CONDITION,

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"The Chair" Original Painting on Canvas-Signed: "The Chair" Original Painting on Canvas-Signed. Painting Measurements:12"x 16".Frame Measurements: 16"x20". Weight Approx: 5 lbs. This piece of art is in excellent condition

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Set of 2 Winross Metal Diecast Trailer Truck: Set of 2 Ebersol Chair Shop- L B Ebersol & Son Winross Metal Diecast Trailer TruckMeasurements:10" 1/2 Long, These pieces are in excellent condition

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Konigstein, 70's Silkscreen on Canvas, Royal Party: 1970's Silkscreen on canvas signed, "Konigstein" depicting a royal dinner with king, queen, princess, jester and court. Shows some age, excellent color, fabric is sound and was found rolled up. 48" x

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Britains Royal Army Anti-Aircraft Assortment: Britains Anti-Aircraft Assortment. Including; Sound Locator with Operator (#1638), two Range Finders with Operators (#1639), and two Spotting Chair with "Spotters" (#1731). 10 pieces. Excellent condit

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Pair of Cast Aluminum Antler Chairs.: Great pair of cast aluminum armchairs renown metal worker Arthur Court. Original upholstery has wear and staining. Aluminum is over painted in brown. Easily removable. Condition (Excellent). Size Each

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Monumental Fischer And Mieg Vienna Style Charger: 19th. Century Royal Vienna style scenic portrait charger housed in an gold gild frame. Completely hand painted figural scene of court officials standing around an older woman in chair, possibly Royal.

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FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE SWAN ARM SOFA, GOLD GILT AND: FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE SWAN ARM SOFA, GOLD GILT AND PAINTED FINISH, ROYAL BLUE TUFTED UPHOLSTERY, NAILHEAD TRIM, MATCHING PAIR ARM CHAIRS AND COCKTAIL TABLE SOLD SEPARATELY THIS AUCTION, EXCELLENT CONDIT

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Imperial Russian 88 Silver Salt Shaker Shaped as a Royal Chair Made by Ivan Khlebnikov: Imperial Russian 88 Silver Salt Shaker Shaped as a Royal Chair Made by Ivan Khlebnikov, Moscow 1883, decorated by the highest quality artistanal handcrafting with enamel in the colors of blue-light bl

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Excellent Asante Royal 'Asipim' Court Chair

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West Africa, Ghana, Asante Royal court throne chair known as an Asipim or stand form royal chair of the Asante court. Exclusively used by chiefs and court figures with innumerable European brass embossed panels, appliques, tacks and "Mpeaboo" gold weight shaped decoration over the wood with hide seat bottom. The top of the chair decorated with two finials known as "Ntuatire", often in a eagle talons form. Among chieftain the more chairs (Asipim) an Akan chief posses the more powerful they are. Some lesser chief only posses four thrones while very powerful chief possess 14 or more. Size 29 1/2" H, 17 1/2" W, 14 7/8" D

Includes Photocopy of Appraisal # P-NQ-125 (Aspects of Africa, INC) by Charles D Miller III, August 22nd, 2005. Appraisal Value $12,000. Notes that Asipim Chair as "Best Example of Asipim chair…, Excellent Condition, and repousse brass."

Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.