Ancient Ashanti Chieftain Stool from
Ghana, 21"W x 10.75"D x 14.75"H.

This stool is beautifully carved, with beautiful pattern details throughout. The wood does carry signs of its age and use, all pictured.

"Stools indicate status, power and succession of chiefs and kings. Carved from single blocks, Asante (or Ashanti) stools traditionally have crescent-shaped seats, flat bases and complex support structures, which exist in many designs with symbolic meaning. Most had specific names and designated users. Asante stools are spiritual as well as practical. They were understood to be the seat of the owner's soul and when not in use were leaned against a wall so that other souls passing by would not settle on it. Stools were generally known as dua or dwa." (Via the Hamill Gallery)


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Please see pictures for places where wood shows signs of age and use. There is a corner chipped off on one corner of the base. The fretwork of the base is missing a piece on one side. The seat does show some discoloration.

Origin:
Ghana

Materials & Techniques:
Wood

Details:
Country of Origin: Ghana
Seat Interior Depth: 9.38in
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Number of Seats: 1
Seat Interior Width: 20.75in
Seat Height: 12.0in
Arm Height: 15.75in

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Please see pictures for places where wood shows signs of age and use. There is a corner chipped off on one corner of the base. The fretwork of the base is missing a piece on one side. The seat does show some discoloration.