Ashanti Stool 05 larger baskets used to transport

larger baskets used to transport water and the more decorative baskets used on special occasions to serve guests or used as wall decoration

These stools have been designed with portability in mind as guests would take their own seating to weddings

Each stool has beautiful natural markings and knot details

The stool would have been used as a prestige item used only for market days or during important meetings

Ashanti Stool 05 larger baskets used to transportThe 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