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ID number:  BIRRC-D0098
Institution:  Research and Cultural Collections
Named collection:  Danford Collection of West African Art and Artefacts
Title / Object name:  Akyem stool
Object type:  Furniture
Place made:  Africa: Ghana
Culture:  Kibi
Materials:  Wood
Measurements:  27 x 22 x 45cm
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With four legs and central support standing on a rectangular base and supporting a curved seat. Pierced carving on legs and central column. Presented to William Cadbury by Sir Ofori Atta (Nana Ofori Atta, Okyenhene (Paramount Chief) of Akyem Abuakwa and a brother of Dr. J.B. Danquah in 1931.

W.Fagg noted that this is a genuine article as it has a consecration cut on the base.

Notes:  https://kwekudee-tripdownmemorylane.blogspot.com/2014/08/nana-sir-ofori-i-18811943-kbe-great.html

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