Vintage Design
Antique chief’s stool from the Asante people of Ghana. Warm raw natural finish. The Asante consider these beautiful hand carved wood traditional stools to be quite significant. These domestic stools originally belonged to a certain individual and were only used by that person. When an Akan person sits on their stool, it is believed to absorb something of their essence – a phenomenon which increases with every use. When not occupied, the stool is turned on its side so that malevolence cannot seat itself on it. Often carved for chiefs, but some stools were carved by men to be presented to their brides as a symbol of loyalty. Each is unique with signs of wear and use with original marks or chipped areas to be expected. Great collector’s piece to be displayed as art or used as a functional seat, footrest, or to display objects.
| Design Period | 1890 to 1919 |
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| Production Period | 1890 to 1919 |
| Country of Manufacture | Ghana |
| Style | African |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Patina consistent with age and use, Great condition with signs of age and use which adds to the authenticity/character.
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| Product Code | GQK-1972042 |
| Materials | Wood |
| Color | Brown, tan |
| Width |
56 inch 22.0 inch |
| Depth |
31 inch 12.0 inch |
| Height |
34 inch 13.0 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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