Artist: unknown

Title: native tribal african ashanti stool

Date: 20th century

Medium: originally just wood, but painted white in recent times 

Source: www,live auctioneers.com

Description: unique ashanti stool with various cutouts forming an 'X'

- some wear and chip to the paint 

-approx 14 1/2 inches tall

Analysis part one

-line: not really any line on the piece, very plain

-shape: no actual shapes found on piece, but unique cut outs 

-form: 

   -geometric:rectangular base

   -organic: arched seat, 'x' 

-color: bold white over entire piece, minus some chips

   -constant bold shade of white throughout

   -intense but not overly 

-texture: implies a relatively smooth feel besides paint chips and dents 

-value: light neutral color

-space: 

   -positive: piece itself, so mostly positive

   -negative: enclosed with negative space in gaps and cut outs

Analysis part two

-Balance: symmetrical

   - stool and base give it a sturdy feel 

   - center beam is more stable than other pieces 

-contrast: simplified, smooth base and seat v. Elaborate, unique design of center 'x' beam

-emphasis:contrasting design of x makes it the focal point

-movement: layout of piece draws eyes attention to x, arched seat points to it

-pattern: single color throughout with constant smoothness

  -not really pattern on it

-proportion: seat is slightly larger than base

-rhythm: symmetrical X with unique design provides a sense on movement 

Unity: design and diversity of middle piece combined with the plain, smooth base and seat work together