Stool

2012.10.0324

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Artifact Identification Stool   (2012.10.0324)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
  2. :
  3. Furniture
  4. :
  5. Seating Furniture
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1950 - 2000
Culture Asante, Ashanti, Akan

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 31.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 17 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.21 cm
Weight 1131 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

"Christie's Auction Dec 2008, lot#145 Sotheby's Auction June 2008, lot#122 Christie's Auction June 2008, lot#27 Christie's Auction Dec 2007, lot#297" Comparables done by Taylor A. Dale from Quality Antique Tribal Arts on October 1, 2012.

Bibliography

Cole, Herbert M. and Doran H. Ross. The Arts of Ghana. Los Angeles: University of California, 1977.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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