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Akan Stool

Wooden Carved Akan Stool with Wrestlers
Located in Montreal, QC
Wooden carved Akan stool with wrestlers.
Category

Mid-20th Century Stools

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carved Akan Stool with Wrestlers
Wooden Carved Akan Stool with Wrestlers
H 21 in W 23.5 in D 14.5 in
African Wooden Carved Stool Figural Group
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Wooden carved Akan stool with figural group.
Category

Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Stools

Materials

Boxwood

African Ashanti Styled Wood Carved Animal Stool / Ottoman Ghana
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hand carved primitive wooden Ashanti styled West African Ghana stool or ottoman . The personality
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Wood Ashanti Stool Reclining Figure Supporting Top, Ghana Mid 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The supports for Akan stools take many forms, they can be purely geometric or architectural with
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Classic Wood Ashanti Stool Circle Supporting Top, Ghana Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A well-loved traditional stool or seat from the Akan people of Ghana. The supports for Akan stools
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Small Ashanti tribal headrest stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
A wonderful small early 20th century Ashanti tribal stool, headrest. Carved from a single piece of
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Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Small Ashanti tribal headrest stool
Small Ashanti tribal headrest stool
H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 14.97 in

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African Akan Ashanti Tribal Stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
A great example of a mid to late 20th century African Ashanti stool. Carved from one piece of wood
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Akan Ashanti Tribal Stool
African Akan Ashanti Tribal Stool
H 39 in W 55 in D 20 in
Royal Stool With Figural Group
Located in Chicago, IL
For the Asante (the largest, most well-known peoples among the Akan) the stool is the central
Category

20th Century Stools

Royal Stool With Figural Group
Royal Stool With Figural Group
H 26 in W 33 in D 16 in
Large African Stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
A larger than normal Ashanti tribal stool from Ghana. Based on the form of an animal, possibly a
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large African Stool
Large African Stool
H 19.3 in W 26.38 in D 13.39 in
Ashanti Asante Tribal Stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century tribal stool. Carved from one piece of wood, this stool was made by the Ashanti
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Asante Tribal Stool
Ashanti Asante Tribal Stool
H 13 in W 21.26 in D 11.03 in
African Ashanti Stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elaborate hand-carved African Ashanti Stool. Made in Ghana, circa early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Stools

Materials

Wood

African Ashanti Stool
African Ashanti Stool
H 12 in W 17 in D 9 in
Hand Carved Akan or Ashanti Stool
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Original hand carved African tribal Ashanti stool, Ghana, early 20th century. Very nice almost
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20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Akan or Ashanti Stool
Hand Carved Akan or Ashanti Stool
H 13.39 in W 22.84 in L 13.39 in
Hand Carved Wooden Akan / Ashanti Stool
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Original hand carved African tribal Ashanti stool - Ghana, early 20th century. Very nice details
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Stools

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Akan / Ashanti Stool
Hand Carved Wooden Akan / Ashanti Stool
H 14.57 in W 24.41 in D 10.24 in
African Ashanti Mid Century Styled Carved Wooden Stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A primitive handcrafted wooden African Ashanti styled tribal stool or ottoman done with Mid Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Beautifully Elaborate African "Ashanti" Wooden Stool, circa 1930, Ghana
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Girona, Spain
Beautifully sculpted Ashanti wooden stool. Deep patina. Elegant design. circa 1930, Ghana
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

1960’s /Ashanti /Ashanti stool
Located in London, Lambeth
domestic stools originally belonged to a certain individual and were only used by that person. When an Akan
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Other

1960’s  /Ashanti /Ashanti stool
1960’s  /Ashanti /Ashanti stool
H 17.72 in W 23.04 in D 14.18 in
Ashanti tribal stool Ghana
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
An early to mid 20th century Ashanti tribal stool. An original piece which has been well used and
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ashanti tribal stool Ghana
Ashanti tribal stool Ghana
H 12.21 in W 18.51 in D 10.04 in
Small Ashanti tribal headrest stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
A wonderful small early 20th century Ashanti tribal stool, headrest. Carved from a single piece of
Category

Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Small Ashanti tribal headrest stool
Small Ashanti tribal headrest stool
H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 14.97 in
Wooden Carved Akan Stool Figural Group
Located in Montreal, QC
Wooden carved Akan stool with figural group.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Stools

Materials

Wood

Hand carved contemporary African style stools
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Hand carved contemporary African style stools... measure from 12.5 h to 15.5 h... Wonderful form
Category

Early 2000s Cameroonian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Small African Ashanti tribal stool midcentury
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
A midcentury African tribal stool. Ashanti tribe, Ghana. A wonderful genuine tribal stool which has
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Small African Ashanti tribal stool midcentury
Small African Ashanti tribal stool midcentury
H 12.21 in W 13.98 in D 5.12 in
Old Classic Wood Ashanti Stool with King Figure & Endless Knot Mid-20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The supports for Akan stools take many forms, they can be purely geometric or architectural with
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Classic Wood Ashanti Fante Stool with Supporting Leopard Mid-20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, probably Ashanti (Asante) or Fanti (Fante). What separates this stool from the standard Akan stool or seat
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Stool - Akan Folk - Ghana
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Beautiful Ashanti stool made by a member of the Akan folk / Ghana. The stool has a very nice and
Category

20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Stool - Akan Folk - Ghana
Ashanti Stool - Akan Folk - Ghana
H 16.93 in W 21.26 in D 12.2 in
Early 20th Century Carved Wood Stool by Akan Ashanti
By Akan Ashanti
Located in New York, NY
This elaborately carved stool was typically reserved for a member of the royal family. Tribal
Category

20th Century Ghanaian Stools

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Stool - Akan Folk - Ghana
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Beautiful Ashanti stool made by a member of the Akan folk. The object has a very nice and authentic
Category

20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Stool - Akan Folk - Ghana
Ashanti Stool - Akan Folk - Ghana
H 13.78 in W 19.68 in D 11.41 in
Akan Asante Fante Ghana Stool with Figure Fine and Old
Located in Santa Fe, NM
The supports for Akan stools take many forms, they can be purely geometric or architectural with
Category

20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Ashanti Tribal Stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
A good example of an African stool featuring interesting geometric carving. The stool has been used
Category

Mid-20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Tribal Stool
Ashanti Tribal Stool
H 13.78 in W 20.48 in D 11.42 in
Lion Seat Stool Akan Ghana Ashanti Fante for Royal King or Chief art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A stately seat or stool for a royal person of the Akan people, Ghana. The Ashanti and Fante People
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

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African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight construction with warm original patina.
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H 15.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand. A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid brass dots, overlaid brass strips, finely carved wood handle with deep patina. Some c...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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By Senufo
Located in Miami, FL
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Materials

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Dan Janus Double Face Protective Kinde Charm, Ivory Coast, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dan Janus double faced protective Kinde charm, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Used as a charm for protection, with two different faces to show the duality of the w...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

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Bamileke Figurative Round Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Marked by the telltale Bamileke rounded disc seat and base, this stool features a group of pondering human figures as its vertical supports instead of the more common abstract carvin...
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Stools

Materials

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Colonial West African Baule Baoule Figure Sculpture Woman wearing loincloth
Located in Norwich, GB
An elegant African sculpture from the West African Baoulé or Baule people, depicting a young woman wearing a loincloth. Smooth black lightly worn patina.
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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By Dusty Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
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African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
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20th Century, Bamileke Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and lively 20th century Bamileke stool hand-carved of one piece of wood with a beautifully designed basket-weave pattern, and with a rich patina that only time can bestow. The...
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Materials

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20th Century, Bamileke Stool
20th Century, Bamileke Stool
H 15 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Old Worn Kuba Tribal Platter Incised Design, Early 20th Century, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sweet worn, polished and smoothed Kuba ceremonial serving platter with handle and incised Classic royal Kuba knot pattern on one side. Cracks and one insect hole, but in very nice co...
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Modernist Dan Peoples Stool
Modernist Dan Peoples Stool
H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

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20th Century Bamileke Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
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20th Century Bamileke Stool
20th Century Bamileke Stool
H 14.5 in Dm 13.75 in
Songye Female Wood Figure with horn and brass hair ex Sothebys
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine old Baule carving, with a rich golden brown surface patina.
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Antique Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
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H 16.5 in W 4 in D 3.75 in
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Akan Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic akan stool available at 1stDibs. Each akan stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood and hardwood. There are many kinds of the akan stool you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right akan stool, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Akan Stool?

Prices for a akan stool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $786 and can go as high as $6,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,410.