Ghanaian Tables

An antique Ashanti ceremonial stool, carved from a single piece of wood. The up-curved seat stands on five supports, the central one pierced with small semi circles and the outer four supports carved, fretted. In very good condition Length 46cm Height 34cm Width 24cm The origin of the Ashante culture can be found in the Akan ethnic groups that inhabited West Africa around Lake Volta and the Gulf of Guinea. The Asante formed a strong confederation that developed from the late 17th century, with the founding of the city of Kumasi, and whose economy was based on trade, gold mining and slave traffic. They are the most important and larger ethnic group in Ghana and was one of the few African states capable of resisting European imperialism. Within the material heritage and furniture of the Ashante people, some of the most outstanding pieces are the ceremonial stools, being the Golden Stool...

Black lacquered parchment & chromed metal Jacques Adnet dining table with six chairs. Table with black glass top, chairs upholstered upholstered in black leather. Diameter of the bas...

A striking abstract modelled terracotta figural torso the expressive visage gesticulating with open singing mouth and beard and ridged coiffure carrying a object on his back, in heavy solid terracotta with red pigment A splendid and rare example of ancient abstract art. Size: H 8.5 " W 5 W 2.5 . 22x12 x6cm on included high quality custom metal stand. overall height including stand 13.5 " , 35 cm West Africa, Ghana, Koma Land culture, 13th to 16th century CE Ex Anthony Powell...

A three-legged African stool or seat carved from a single piece of wood, attributable to the Oromo people in or around the city of Jimma in Ethiopia. This stool was as a utilitarian ...

Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Created as three separate pieces that fit together for display, figure, stool ...

Antique African side table or stool hand carved from a single block of wood. This side table or stool was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty ca...

Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costume from Yoruba, Nigeria. Pu...

Art Deco style 5 piece Heywood Wakefield birch dining set, circa 2000. The set consists of a table, 4 chairs two arm and two side and an 18" fill. The dimensions of the table, height...

Very nice set, consisting of extendable table and 6 chairs. The set dates from the Art Deco / Art Nouveau period, circa 1915 and is made of solid pear wood. The chairs are newly uph...

Extremely rare and unique tripod pine needle table with 5 matching tripod stools. Beautiful set that is made in a style that requires painstaking attention to detail and time to make...

Mobichalet, set of table, chair, and stool, oak, beech, Belgium, 1950s This rustic set will come forward nicely in a relaxing atmosphere, like a patio or a studio space. The bruta...

Carved painted wood Ashanti Linguist Staff with bird top and twisted knots forms. A staff like this was the symbol of office for the linguist, a traine...