Ashanti Stool 08 This post would have been

This post would have been used at the sites of initiations and spiritualistic rituals

Stand is included

showing evidence of usage and wear as it shows a warm glossy patina along with smoothing of wood on the back and the seat

This container is hand-carved from indigenous wood by the Karamajong people of Uganda who are livestock farmers

Ashanti Stool 08 This post would have beenThe 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