An old and beautiful stool, probably the Adinkra Dwa model, decorated with an upholstery nail in the center of the seat.

For a classification of Ashanti chairs, see : Sièges Africains, exhibition catalog, Réunion des Musées Nationaux and MNAAO, Éd. RMN, 1994, p. 44 and 45.

Ashanti, Ghana

Wood, iron and upholsterer's nail, old cracks, indigenous restorations in iron staples, very beautiful patina of use.

H. 36 - L 46 cm



Provenance :

Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.
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Lot no. 97

An old and beautiful stool, probably the Adinkra Dwa model, decorated with an upholstery nail in the center of the seat. For a classification of Ashanti chairs, see : Sièges Africains, exhibition catalog, Réunion des Musées Nationaux and MNAAO, Éd. RMN, 1994, p. 44 and 45. Ashanti, Ghana Wood, iron and upholsterer's nail, old cracks, indigenous restorations in iron staples, very beautiful patina of use. H. 36 - L 46 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.

Estimate
€300 - €500
Result
€896
Buyer's premium
28%
An old and beautiful stool, probably the Adinkra Dwa model, decorated with an upholstery nail in the center of the seat. For a classification of Ashanti chairs, see : Sièges Africains, exhibition catalog, Réunion des Musées Nationaux and MNAAO, Éd. RMN, 1994, p. 44 and 45. Ashanti, Ghana Wood, iron and upholsterer's nail, old cracks, indigenous restorations in iron staples, very beautiful patina of use. H. 36 - L 46 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.
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