ASANTE (ASHANTI)
CEREMONIAL STOOL 21
14.5-17.5" high x 22" long x 10" deep
$600
SOLD

The design of a leopard, an Osebo Dwa, symbolizes the power of the Asantahene.

This stool appears to be authentic, but with few signs of use. There are repaired splits, now stable, on the top of the head and on the front of the  base under the head (see end view). There is and open stable split on the right shoulder of the leopard. The base, despite the erosion, is solid.

The height of the stool refers to the low and high points of the seat. Note that this one is relatively level (see end views).