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Small Ashanti tribal headrest stool

$1,188.90
£850
€1,015.09
CA$1,626.39
A$1,819.98
CHF 950.31
MX$22,374.72
NOK 11,989.21
SEK 11,281.79
DKK 7,573.32
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About the Item

A wonderful small early 20th century Ashanti tribal stool, headrest. Carved from a single piece of wood. Well worn and genuine tribal stool or headrest.
  • Creator:
    Akan Ashanti (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 14.97 in (38 cm)Seat Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1920’s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Well worn as can be seen from the photos.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Small Ashanti stool 2 legs1stDibs: LU7740241524342

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