Discover why a royal chair resembles a mantis.
The crossed legs of this Asante chair inspired its name, meaning praying mantis. Brass fittings cover the wooden frame of a seat associated with festive occasions and chiefly authority.
Source: Art Institute of Chicago
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Creator: Asante Ghana Coastal West Africa
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