Ashanti Stool 04 hand-carved from indigenous wood and

hand-carved from indigenous wood and hand-finished with beads and shells

This stool has been finished with a metal top

A Dogon post of this quality is rare find

with unique handle details and a beautiful organic shape We love the dark wooden tones of this headrest and braided leather handle detail

They are considered to be one of the most important of their few possessions that they travelled with

Ashanti Stool 04 hand-carved from indigenous wood andThe 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