Created in the early to mid-20th century, by an anonymous artist of the Akan people of Ghana, probably Ashanti (Asante) or Fanti (Fante).
What separates this stool from the standard Akan stool or seat is the way the artist has used the wood grain to give texture and color to the leopard.
The Akan people include the Ashanti and the Fante subgroups who make these stools for every person who reaches puberty. They were used by the owner at their home or school, and later could be placed in a shrine. This has distinct signs of extensive use on the underside of the curved sides where it was frequently gripped.
The leopard in Akan society is associated with the king or chief because this powerful predator can see in the dark, it can travel easily and stealthily from the upper world of trees to the middle world of earth, and it can swim in the underworld of water.
This is a wonderful Cubist sculpture of the animal, giving the leopard a friendly, noble bearing, the thick legs and strong neck convey a sense of strength and stability, virtues associated with the royal person who may have owned this.
It is in good condition, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Scuffs and nicks here and there, old stable crack in top. Edges rubbed from native use. This was field collected in Ghana c. 2002.
What separates this stool from the standard Akan stool or seat is the way the artist has used the wood grain to give texture and color to the leopard.
The Akan people include the Ashanti and the Fante subgroups who make these stools for every person who reaches puberty. They were used by the owner at their home or school, and later could be placed in a shrine. This has distinct signs of extensive use on the underside of the curved sides where it was frequently gripped.
The leopard in Akan society is associated with the king or chief because this powerful predator can see in the dark, it can travel easily and stealthily from the upper world of trees to the middle world of earth, and it can swim in the underworld of water.
This is a wonderful Cubist sculpture of the animal, giving the leopard a friendly, noble bearing, the thick legs and strong neck convey a sense of strength and stability, virtues associated with the royal person who may have owned this.
It is in good condition, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Scuffs and nicks here and there, old stable crack in top. Edges rubbed from native use. This was field collected in Ghana c. 2002.
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Dimensions:Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
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Style:Tribal(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:WoodHand-Carved
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Place of Origin:Ghana
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Period:Mid-20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:Early-Mid-20th century
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Condition:FairWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. In appropriate condition for a used tribal object with wear, scratches and chips. Old stable crack in top.
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Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
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Reference Number:Seller: SMG09Seller: LU1778238273012
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