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Ghanaian Ashanti 'Wisdom Knot' stool, Africa, Mid-20th Century

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In cedar wood. An African carved wooden stool having a curved seat raised on two intertwined carved wooden supports with a thin plinth base. Ghanaian tradition explains that the central symbol carved into this cedar stool is a knot of wisdom. Only wise people can unravel it, so the Ashanti stool is reserved for authority figures such as a chief. Dimensions: height 43 cm width 56 cm depth 34 cm seat height 38 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)Seat Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cedar,Wood,Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Ghana
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    VÉZELAY, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6868237815452
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