Ashanti Stool 05 This container is hand-carved from

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

The Ashanti people of Ghana believe there are no secrets between a man and his stool

The print is complemented by a white oak wood frame

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

Ashanti Stool 05 This container is hand-carved fromThe 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