Stool Item Number: K2.235 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dark brown carved wooden stool with a seat that curves upwards at the ends. Central column pierced with square holes, outer supports have scalloped edges. Flat, rectangular base.
History Of Use
Seat for a person of authority. Similar but cruder stools are also in domestic use. The hole in the bottom is for storing valuables. B.V. Asihbme in "African Art" says this style is called "Mmadu" and the style indicates it for use by a woman of authority (chief's mother or sister).
Item History
- Made in Ghana
- Owned by British Museum before August 1960
- Received from British Museum (Exchanger) during August 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Asante
- Previous Owner
- British Museum
- Received from
- British Museum (Exchanger)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ghana
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1960
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 98
- Accession Number
- 0022/0043