Ashanti Stool 12 each piece may have natural

each piece may have natural imperfections

This gorgeous stool was hand carved from solid hard wood by the Hehe people who lived along the shores of Lake Nyasa in Tanzania

These stools were designed by the Tonga people of Zimbabwe as a portable seat that villagers could take with them when attending neighbouring village ceremonies

the seat is a very important part of culture

wear and patina of this bowl

Ashanti Stool 12 each piece may have naturalThe seat or stool is one of the most important items of furniture in African culture. They represent the owners status, wealth and social rank. The Ashanti stool, like others has spiritual significance as it understood that it is the seat to the owners' soul. The Ashanti people of Ghana believe there are no secrets between a man and his stool. When it is not in use, the stood is rested against a wall at a slant to ensure that no other passing souls