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An Ashanti Stool,

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Lot Details

of traditional form, the rectangular plinth base supporting a central pierced support flanked by four outer supports, rising to a curved rectangular seat. Wear consisten with use. 580 x 290 x 445mm. Provenance: Private Auckland collection, acquired Webb's Auction House, Important Oceanic & African Art, 11 November 2010, lot 34. Formerly from the Merton D. Simpson Collection, accompanied by a certificate from the Merton D. Simpson Gallery signed digitally by Director Juliette Pelletier. Purchased from Sotheby's, June 1985. Previously in the collection of Pierre Robin.

An Ashanti Stool, Image 1++
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