african furniture (6 items)
No Fear
Unique Ashanti Throne Stool
No Fear, Unique Ashanti Throne Stool
Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
Nana Frimpong transforms African sese wood into a handsome Ashanti throne stool. Traditionally used by West African royalty, its base features the Gye Nyame Adinkra symbol. With its rotating... read more$349.99Artist: Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
Four Faces
Artisan Crafted Wood Throne Ottoman
Four Faces, Artisan Crafted Wood Throne Ottoman
Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
Nana Frimpong describes this piece as a family throne, the four faces carved on the pedestal symbolizing love and unity. Representing the designs of the Ashanti royalty of Ghana, the carving is hewn... read more$209.99Artist: Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
Wisdom Knot II
Unique Wood Throne Ottoman
Wisdom Knot II, Unique Wood Throne Ottoman
Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
The Akans call it Nyansapow, "Wisdom Knot." In Ghana, tradition says that if you will undo a knot a wise man made, be sure you are at least as wise or wiser. Skillfully carved from cedar by... read more$419.99Artist: Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
Decisions
Ashanti Throne Stool
Decisions, Ashanti Throne Stool
Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
This magnificent sese wood throne stool by Nana Frimpong illustrates a West African saying. Meko anaa menko is a statement in the Akan language that means "the decision to go or not to go depends... read more$439.99Artist: Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
Trust Wisely
Ashanti throne ottoman
Trust Wisely, Ashanti throne ottoman
Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
Nana Frimpong patiently crafts this masterpiece of sese wood, allowing the material to dry in the sun before executing his imaginative designs. Attractive crosshatching and finely carved curves... read more$369.99Artist: Chief Carver Nana Frimpong