Hand-carved Ashanti Stool (Ghana)

A symbol of unity in the ancient Ashanti empire, the original Ashanti stool was made from gold. This handcarved replica made by artisans inGhana is made of sese wood.Our distinctive Ashanti stool is available in five authentic African symbols:Sankofa:

Adinkra symbols meaning,'Never forget where you come from regardless of your success.'Gye Nyame:

Adinkra symbol meaning,'God the Omnipotent.'Crocodile:

Depicts crossed crocodiles that symbolize the Ashanti proverb,'We share one stomach, yet we fight over food.'The stool's design reflects modern style and ancient traditions, incorporating indigenous resources, creating opportunity for local artists, and supporting the development of their economy.The handcrafted nature of this product will produce slight variations in form and sizing. All measurements are approximate.