Lot #039

Stool with Lion Support, Ashanti People, Ghana

Ashanti (Akan) stool with a stylized lion support standing on a wide platform and supporting a characteristic broad curled seat. With mouth open, the lion has a mane The lion – with mouth open in a way that resembles a grin – is a motif far less common than elephants, leopards and the traditional geometric form.

Seat has triangular perforations and knob grips on its underside at each end.

CONDITION


Minor losses as pictured.

PROVENANCE


Ex Tribal Design, Amsterdam

Private Collection, Boston, MA (acquired from above)

Dimensions

14″ x 21″ x 9.5″

Weight

12 lbs

Estimate

$300-500

Starting bid

$150

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