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Vintage Ashanti Elephant sidetable, Ghana 1950's

About the Item

This eye-catching large African sidetable was crafted by the Ashanti's around 1950 in Ghana. This kind of woodcarving and furniture came to Europe via colonists and tourists from Africa, where they decorated European interiors. Nowadays these souvenirs/memorabilia are very popular for decorating Wasabi interiors. This sidetable is in very nice condition.
  • Similar to:
    Akan Ashanti (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Diameter: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Ghana
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    CASTENRAY, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10254244453072

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