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Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa

$4,193.50

£3,121.79

€3,500

CA$5,744.05

A$6,388.64

CHF 3,335.95

MX$77,742.92

NOK 42,605.15

SEK 39,956.11

DKK 26,644.28

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Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa Carved from a single piece of wood, the African Ashanti head rest, Ghana, has a curved top raised on a pedestals depicting a man riding a lion.

Dimensions:
Height: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Width: 2.56 in (6.5 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
Ghana
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Seller Location:
Leuven , BE
Reference Number:
Seller: 26331stDibs: LU3301134539002

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