ANTIQUE AFRICAN ASHANTI WOODEN CARVED STOOL Start Price USD 149.00 Current Price USD 149.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 22, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Location Seminole, Florida See more about 'ANTIQUE AFRICAN ASHANTI WOODEN CARVED STOOL' Description 727linesider Store ANTIQUE AFRICAN ASHANTI WOODEN CARVED STOOL Up for your bid is this old African native  stool.  Carved from single block of wood, Ashanti stools traditionally have crescent-shaped seats, flat bases and complex support structures.  This stool has a large square hole inside the base allowing light through small openings.  It also has carrying handles under the seat to facilitate easy transport.  It is believed that these type of stools had great spiritual and symbolic meaning. This piece of art is usable and sturdy.  It is very solid and has no cracks. There are some scratches to the surface for age and use, but they don't detract from it's beauty.   It is a great piece for any African art collector.The stool base measures 17 3/8" x 6 3/8".  The curved seat measures 19 3/8" x 9 3/8".  It's highest part is 12".  It weighs about 8 lbs.  Shipping within the continental USA will only be $16.80 and we willprovide the confirmation numbers. We accept Paypal, personal checks, money orders, and USA bank checks. Anyquestions please feel free to ask.  I want you to be a satisfied buyer.  Insurance is not included in the shipping price.  I recommend  that you request insurance as I willnot be held responsible for missing or damaged packages.    Place a Bid!