West Africa, Ghana, Asante Royal court throne chair known as an Asipim or stand form royal chair of the Asante court. Exclusively used by chiefs and court figures with innumerable European brass embossed panels, appliques, tacks and "Mpeaboo" gold weight shaped decoration over the wood with hide seat bottom. The top of the chair decorated with two finials known as "Ntuatire", often in a eagle talons form. Among chieftain the more chairs (Asipim) an Akan chief posses the more powerful they are. Some lesser chief only posses four thrones while very powerful chief possess 14 or more. Size 29 1/2" H, 17 1/2" W, 14 7/8" D

Includes Photocopy of Appraisal # P-NQ-125 (Aspects of Africa, INC) by Charles D Miller III, August 22nd, 2005. Appraisal Value $12,000. Notes that Asipim Chair as "Best Example of Asipim chair…, Excellent Condition, and repousse brass."

Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

very good condition, note the underside of strapped leather layered in unbroken straps.