{"product_id":"old-akan-chiefs-mini-stool-cote-divoire","title":"Old Akan Chief's Mini Stool Côte d'Ivoire","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA well-carved miniature stool from the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAkan people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGhana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, inspired by the traditional stools associated with chiefs and leadership.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"428\" data-start=\"236\"\u003eThough small in size, the form follows the classic Akan design with a curved seat, central support, and solid base. The wood shows a smooth, aged patina, giving the piece a warm, handled feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"430\"\u003eIn Akan culture, stools are powerful symbols of authority and identity, often linked to leadership and lineage. Miniature examples like this reflect those traditions and were made as personal or symbolic objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"430\"\u003eCôte d'Ivoire, a country rich in cultural heritage, boasts a tradition of craftsmanship that spans centuries. The Akan people are primarily located in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.\u003cstrong data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"879\" data-start=\"763\"\u003eA clean, classic piece with strong cultural roots—easy to display and a nice addition to any African art collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"879\" data-start=\"763\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeculated to have been used by the chief to summon prisoners for punishment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldRow_17rwl_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldField_4470e_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_etzoe_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_etzoe_25\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (in) 3.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (in) 5.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (in) 2.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e153813\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 153000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51171619504423,"sku":"153813","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_8058_55dde584-d05f-4683-a3b9-e4731bb57b68.jpg?v=1773941042","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/old-akan-chiefs-mini-stool-cote-divoire","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}