Big stool "asipim"
Ghana, Ashanti
Vendu
2 500 €
Provenance
Dutch CollectionTaille
H: 94,5 cm
B: 45,5 cm
H: 37.2 inch
B: 17.9 inch
Description
wood, animal skin, except for the seat completeley covered with punched brass sheet, min. dam., slight traces of corrosion;
the word “asipim” means " I’m steadfast". Each local king owns one resp. several “asipim”, which were used at important meetings and discussions.