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Hand Carved Ashanti Stool

About the Item

Ahshanti stool from Africa. Carefully hand carved with beautiful detailing. According to legend the Asante Empire of Akan-speaking people on the Gold Coast, West Africa, was founded in the 17th century when a golden stool descended from heaven into the lap of the first king, Osei Tutu. Stools became sacred and symbolic, used by rulers and passed down through the generations. Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya is one of the most acclaimed and prolific interior designers in the world today. Juan Montoya was born and spent his early years in Colombia. After studying architecture in Bogotá, he moved to New York where he graduated from Parsons School of Design. Following two years of work and study in Paris and Milan, he returned to New York, where he founded the design business he has presided over since. His firm specializes in residential and contract interior design, with projects located throughout the United States and Internationally. A member of the Interior Design Hall of Fame, a recipient of an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Parsons School of Design, A Doctorate from New York School of Interior Design, Star of Design Award, and the Legends Award from Pratt Institute. His contributions to the field of interior design are widely recognized. He is also included in AD100 since its inaugural list, AD Collector (France) top 100, AD 30 Deans of Design and a Grand Master on Elle Decor's A-list.

Dimensions:

Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Africa

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU4956116865972

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