Hand Carved Akan or Ashanti Stool

Michel Boyer "X" stools for Rouve, France, 1968. Iconic design composed of curved stainless steel frame with a leather cushion. The stools feature their original black leather cushio...

Rare pair of 'X' stools by Yonel Lebovici (1937 -1998), France 1973. The stools are made from high quality polished stainless steel and have the original blown up transparant plastic...

Set of two French Mid-Century Modern stools, 1960’s. Well proportioned design made of solid Pine with nice elegant curved lines and bulky legs. Made with attention and interesting de...

Impressive textured wall tapestry, Belgium 1970s. The tapestry is handwoven from different natural fibers and is exposing an interesting horizon...

An antique hand carved Ashanti African stool. This stunning piece showcases traditional craftsmanship and reflects the artistry and symbolism of African tribal culture. Intricately ...

An exceptional and unusually large early 20th century African Ashanti hand-carved wood stool from Ghana featuring scalloped and geometric forms on one side with a stylized bird on th...

Stools indicated power, status, and lines of succession in traditional Ashanti culture. The tiered platform, curved seat, and ridged supports on this object reference the Ashanti Kin...

An indicator of status and family, stools play an integral role in traditional Ashanti culture. Believed to be the resting place for a person's soul, a stool is given to a child when they first learn to crawl and used in personal milestones throughout the rest of their life. Carved from a solid block of wood, each stool has a rectangular base and a distinctive curved seat supported by a central column and four corner posts. While some ceremonial stools are carved to convey particular proverbs, this stool is simply decorated with scalloped edges, geometric patterns, and a small cross. The combination of shapes and curved lines makes this Ashanti stool...