Ashanti Art

Ashanti stool from Ghana, carved from a single piece of wood. Wonderful carved details of

A fine old Ashanti Chiefs gold ring A very fine quality gold ring in the form or a turtle in a

Large, vintage Ashanti stool carved from one piece of hardwood. Showing the Heraldic emblem of

A larger than normal Ashanti tribal stool from Ghana. Based on the form of an animal, possibly a

A very rare early 20th century Ashanti royal crown together with matching royal sandals, both worn

An early to mid 20th century Ashanti tribal stool. An original piece which has been well used and

A wonderful small early 20th century Ashanti tribal stool, headrest. Carved from a single piece of

In traditional Ashanti culture, stools indicated power, status, and lines of succession. The flat

In traditional Ashanti culture, stools indicated power, status, and lines of succession. The flat

Stools indicated power, status, and lines of succession in traditional Ashanti culture. The flat

African Ashanti Kente Cloth, hand loomed textile, ceremonial regalia worn by tribe early to mid

African Ashanti Kente Cloth, hand loomed textile, ceremonial regalia worn by the tribe early to

In traditional Ashanti culture, stools indicated power, status, and lines of succession. The

In traditional Ashanti culture, stools indicated power, status, and lines of succession. The flat

Stools indicated power, status, and lines of succession in traditional Ashanti culture. The flat

wood, in Ashanti culture this stool is perceived as a universal icon of power, achievement, and

An Ashanti stool, traditional personal stool from Ghana. Mid 1970s. Hand-carved from a single

This impressive early twentieth-century stool, from the Ashanti culture in Ghana, depicts an

Offered by Zena Kruzick. Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Ritual Scepter, Ashanti People of

African Tribal handcrafted Ghanaian Ashanti 'Wisdom Knot' Stool Africa. A carved wooden African

A vintage Ashanti stool from Ghana, hand-carved from a single piece of African mahogany, circa 1920

Statuette representing an allegory of fertility inspired by Ashanti art. It has the characteristics

Akan Ashanti cast bronze figurine. The Ashanti or Asante People from Ghana have a rich tradition of

Akan Ashanti cast bronze figurine. The Ashanti or Asante People from Ghana have a rich tradition of

Grouping of Akan Ashanti cast bronze figurines. The Ashanti or Asante People from Ghana have a rich

In traditional Ashanti culture, stools indicated power, status, and lines of succession. The flat

This stool was carved by an unknown Ghanan artist and features two abstracted birds. The Ashanti

A fine Old Ashanti fertility Doll Akua'ba figure.   A aged figure with honey patina disc shaped

University and Lehigh University. Exhibited: The Pennsylvania State University - Museum of Art permanent

of Ibadan, Nigeria. During their time in Africa, the Swansons started to collect African art. In

Among the Ashanti and related Akan tribes (such as Fante, Anyi, etc.) it was customary in the case

Stools indicate status, power, and the succession of chiefs and kings. The Asante (or Ashanti

offer variety to this sculptural object. Many art historians point to the Ashanti's mixture of shape

Stools indicated power, status, and lines of succession in traditional Ashanti culture. The

Ashanti coffee table or end table from Ghana. Made in hardwood, circa 1950. Carved with geometric

Ashanti vintage solid bronze bowl with ring handles. The bowl has great definition in the form of a

, probably Ashanti (Asante) or Fanti (Fante). What separates this stool from the standard Akan stool or seat

This is a "Mother drum", Asante, Ghana. with polychrome paints, Circa 1935. In the style of the well-known carver Osei Bonsu (1900-1977). Low relief imagery envelopes the body of t...

Ashanti (Asante) or Fanti (Fante). Old hardwood with a reddish-brown color, in the center a double

A different side table. An Ashanti table with carved base. Wonderful patina and detailed carving

African Ashanti stool, Ghana, circa 1950.

Stunning set of three hammered vessels from the Ashanti tribe, Ghana.

Carved from a single piece of wood, the African Ashanti head rest, Ghana, 20th century, has a

Mask by Ashanti People, Ghana Terracotta 14 x 7 x 2 in early 20th century Ex. Collection

Statue by Ashanti People, Ghana Terracotta 11 x 5 x 5 in Early 20th Century Ex. Collection

A magnificent hair ornament or comb from the Akan Ashanti (var. Asante) people of Ghana. Most

This stylish piece is reminiscent of pieces in the 1970s and 1980s with its Art Deco interpretation

A good example of an African stool featuring interesting geometric carving. The stool has been used and there is obvious signs of wear and tear including a split in the wood and one ...

A fine old Ashanti Chiefs stool with Royal Insignia. A very fine quality stool from a provincial

An Ashanti or Asante tribal stool. Carved from one piece of wood, this example has typical Ashanti

A good example of an early to mid-20th century Ashanti or Asante Tribal stool used by the Akua Ba

A stately seat or stool for a royal person of the Akan people, Ghana. The Ashanti and Fante People

a wisdom knot. Only the wise can untie it, so the Ashanti stool is reserved for authority figures

This late nineteenth-century headrest, from the Oromo culture in Ethiopia, displays a rare form. Above a triangular-shaped base, the curved, crescent-shaped neck rest features four c...