Ashanti Stool 03 with unique handle details and

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

It was hand-carved by the men in the community and was used as a seat during important meetings or gatherings

This beautiful stool comes from the Lozi people of Zambia

Cowrie shells are symbolic of wealth and the use of cowrie shells on these baskets indicates that they were used to store valuable content

Ashanti Stool 03 with unique handle details 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