ASANTE (ASHANTI) ANIMAL STOOL 19, Ghana

Authenticity has not been established for this piece, but if it is authentic, it shows little signs of use.

This design has a figure on one side and a crucifix on the reverse.

Note the damage to the base on the back corner. There are repaired cracks on the figure's neck and arm and just above the crucifix. The cracks are all stable and the bottom, despite the erosion, is also solid.

The height of the stool refers to the low and high points of the seat. Note that almost all of Asante crescent shaped seats pitch down in front somewhat (see end views).