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| Ashanti Chieftain's chair of wood and stretched hide, with hammered brass tack and bell shape applied decorations. This 19th century chair from the Ghana, in western Africa, shows in its form the influence of the Portuguese traders who were actively trading in the region in the 17th century. These chairs in original condition are rarely found. The Ashanti tribe is the largest tribe in Ghana, and one of the few matrilineal societies in Africa. Ashanti kings retained figurehead status after colonization, and even today great pride in the Ashanti King lives on in the tradition of the golden stool. This chair is all original. Just a few tacks are missing. Measures 30 inches high, 16 inches wide, 17 inches deep. ** This item has been SOLD and and is not available for purchase. If you want to know the amount it sold for, go to www.OneofAKindAntiques.com .. click the red and black ARCHIVES HOMEPAGE logo, then insert the item #:4722 and fill out the form. There is a small charge for this service. |
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