Stool - Wood - "God is supreme" Akan RCI

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Akan wooden royal stool from Côte d’Ivoire, carved with the Gye Nyame symbol at the centre, dating to about 1970–2000, dimensions 52 x 25 x 33 cm, weight about 4 kg, in good condition with light signs of use.

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Splendid antique traditional Akan wooden stool carved from Ivory Coast = Gye Nyame royal stool.
In Akan culture, the symbol 'Gye Nyame' (at the center of this seat) represents divine sovereignty and absolute trust in God's providence.
Dimensions: 52 x 25 x 33 cm.
Weight: about 4 kg.
In excellent condition, with some signs of use (see photos).

Splendid antique traditional Akan wooden stool carved from Ivory Coast = Gye Nyame royal stool.
In Akan culture, the symbol 'Gye Nyame' (at the center of this seat) represents divine sovereignty and absolute trust in God's providence.
Dimensions: 52 x 25 x 33 cm.
Weight: about 4 kg.
In excellent condition, with some signs of use (see photos).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
4 g
Title additional information
"God is supreme" Akan RCI
Country of Origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
33 cm
Width
52 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990, 1990-2000
Seating Height
30 cm
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