Exceptional and very old Kotoko Dwa stool whose specific shape refers to a precise proverb in connection with the porcupine, emblem of the nation: "when one person falls a hundred others arrive", symbol of the permanent will to defend its nation. 

It is covered with metal strips with an embossed pattern fixed with upholsterer's nails.

Ashanti, Ghana 

Wood, metal, old minor accident, upholsterer's nails, superb patina of use. 

H. 33 cm, L. 52 cm



Provenance:

Christian Debenest Collection
Live Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 44

Exceptional and very old Kotoko Dwa stool whose specific shape refers to a precise proverb in connection with the porcupine, emblem of the nation: "when one person falls a hundred others arrive", symbol of the permanent will to defend its nation. It is covered with metal strips with an embossed pattern fixed with upholsterer's nails. Ashanti, Ghana Wood, metal, old minor accident, upholsterer's nails, superb patina of use. H. 33 cm, L. 52 cm Provenance: Christian Debenest Collection

Result
€4,992
Buyer's premium
28%
Exceptional and very old Kotoko Dwa stool whose specific shape refers to a precise proverb in connection with the porcupine, emblem of the nation: "when one person falls a hundred others arrive", symbol of the permanent will to defend its nation. It is covered with metal strips with an embossed pattern fixed with upholsterer's nails. Ashanti, Ghana Wood, metal, old minor accident, upholsterer's nails, superb patina of use. H. 33 cm, L. 52 cm Provenance: Christian Debenest Collection
Sale Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris