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Vintage 1970s Hand Carved Wooden African Ashanti Chief Stool / Throne /m

$ 245.52

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Condition: There are various chips, scratches, and cracks that indicate the stool saw heavy use before it ended up in the hands of collectors. Also has a few natural imperfections.
  • Culture: African

    Description

    Vintage 1970s Ashanti Chief Stool or Throne or Bench. This stool is made entirely out of wood and was hand carved. In the Ashanti's history during the 17th century high priest and one of the founding chiefs,
    Okomfo Anokye, caused a golden stool to descend from the heavens. This Golden Stool was the seat of power for the Ashanti people and in keeping with tradition smaller Ashanti chiefdom's created their own chief stools to symbolize power.
    This particular Ashanti Stool has some chips, cracks, and scratches. There are also a variety of natural imperfections that come along with a hand carved piece.
    Measurements and Weight:
    Length - 10.25"
    Width -  20.0"
    Height - 12.25"
    Weight - 11.0 lbs