ASHANTI STOOLS - GHANA
Origin: GHANA
Materials: Wood
Description:

Wooden seats such as these are an important part of the culture of the Ashati and Akane people. Made from a single block of wood, a stool is presented at every significant milestone, from birth to death. The stools are a singifier of social status but are also considered to be a symbol of an indvidual's spirit.

Description:

Wooden seats such as these are an important part of the culture of the Ashati and Akane people. Made from a single block of wood, a stool is presented at every significant milestone, from birth to death. The stools are a singifier of social status but are also considered to be a symbol of an indvidual's spirit.

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Dimensions:

45 W x 21 D x 24.5 H cm