Antique African Stool, 19Th Century Ghana Ashanti Asesedwa Vintage...

This Ceremonial Royal stool ahennwa or throne or dwa with neutral finish is more or less decorated according to the status of its possessor, it has great institutional & symbolic importance among the Akan people one of the major Ethnic groups in Ghana, Africa. The Stool is considered the soul of the nation, once enthroned the king (ahene) becomes as sacred as the seat.

These stools are rectangular in shape & have supporting pillars called (annan) legs. The mmarima dwa are the stools of the men, while the mmaa dwa are for women.

Each stool is understood to be the seat of the owner's soul & when not in use it is placed against a wall so that other souls passing by may relax on it. The Golden Stool is the royal throne & must never touch the ground; instead it is placed on a blanket.

The stool shows succession & power. Each stool is made from a single block of the wood ( a tall forest tree ) & carved with a crescent-shaped seat, flat base & complex support structure.

The many designs & symbolic meanings mean that every stool is unique; each has a different meaning for the person whose soul it seats. We sell exactly what you see in our pictures & videos.

However, please note our products are handmade so expect slight differences in raw material texture, sizes & color since natural materials are never the same. Made in Ghana.

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