Name: Ashanti Antique Stool :: (stat-gh-ashanti-009)
Brand: Bashiri
SKU: Stat-Gh-Ashanti-009
Price: 980.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

Ashanti Antique Stool :: (stat-gh-ashanti-009)

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Handcrafted in Ghana from beautiful golden hardwood, this traditional Ashanti stool showcases the distinctive form and skilled craftsmanship of West African furniture making. With its warm natural tones and individual character, this one-of-a-kind stool is both a functional piece of furniture and a striking example of Ghanaian artistry.
Estimated age 45-60 years old

Statue Information
Country of Origin…………….. Ghana
Culture………………………… Ashanti
Function……………………….. Protection and Fertility
Dimensions…………………….46 x 24 x 32cm

In stock

Description

The Cultural Heritage of the Ashanti Stool

The Ashanti stool holds a special place in the cultural heritage of the Asante (Ashanti) people of Ghana. Far more than simply a piece of furniture, stools have traditionally carried deep social, spiritual and symbolic meaning within Asante society.

Historically, stools have been associated with identity, status, leadership and ancestry. Chiefs and other important members of the community may have stools created specifically for them, with different forms and carved designs reflecting their position or personal significance. Traditionally carved from a single piece of timber, the distinctive curved seat and sculptural base have become instantly recognisable features of Ghanaian craftsmanship.

At the heart of Asante tradition is the famous Golden Stool (Sika Dwa Kofi), the sacred symbol of the Asante nation. According to Asante tradition, the Golden Stool descended from the heavens during the reign of Osei Tutu I and is believed to embody the collective spirit of the Asante people. It is not considered an ordinary throne and traditionally no person sits upon it.

While everyday Ashanti stools should not be confused with the sacred Golden Stool, they belong to this much broader and centuries-old stool-making tradition. Their forms can carry symbolic meaning, and the skills involved in carving them have been passed through generations of Ghanaian artisans.

This particular stool has been hand-carved in Ghana from hardwood, giving it both practical strength and an individual character that cannot be replicated by mass production. The grain, colouring and subtle marks of the maker are part of the piece, connecting a functional object with a rich West African carving tradition.

Today, Ashanti stools are appreciated both within Ghana and internationally for their cultural significance, sculptural form and craftsmanship. Used as a stool, side table or decorative feature, this piece brings a tangible connection to one of West Africa’s most celebrated artistic traditions into the home.