Pair Ashanti Intricate Hand-Carved Hardwood Stools, likely originating from the coast of West Africa near present-day Ghana. Said to be traditionally used by chiefs and queen mothers. This unique pair shows both curved and straight style of uprights, with overall shape and other carved embellishments closely matched.

Appearance follows exactly the description of the sacred "Golden Stool" given by one source during the early 20th-C phase of collecting: "They are rectangular and oblong in plan with a flat solid base carrying a column at each corner and a larger central upright, which may be circular or square but is, in the best kinds, hollowed out and pierced with rectangular holes. The columns are also embellished by scalloping, etc, cut out of the stolid. The top or seat is curved downwards from the ends to the centre, the design as whole being simply severe and pleasing, and the proportions always good."

Dimensions are 13.75 in h x 19 in w x 10 in d. Condition is good, with minor surface wear and small dents. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

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13.75 x 19 x 10 in