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Ghanaian Ashanti 'Wisdom Knot' stool, Africa, Mid-20th Century

About the Item

In cedar wood. An African carved wooden stool having a curved seat raised on two intertwined carved wooden supports with a thin plinth base. Ghanaian tradition explains that the central symbol carved into this cedar stool is a knot of wisdom. Only wise people can unravel it, so the Ashanti stool is reserved for authority figures such as a chief. Dimensions: height 43 cm width 56 cm depth 34 cm seat height 38 cm

Dimensions:

Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)Seat Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)

Style:

Tribal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Cedar,Wood,Carved

Place of Origin:

Ghana

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Mid-20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

VÉZELAY, FR

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU6868237815452

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