Ashanti Stool 03 It was hand-carved by the

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

vintage wooden bowls from global communities are increasingly rare to curate and would have been used to prepare and serve food or used for storage for many years

Botswana in 2018 by photographer and guide Nick Leuenberger

due the artisanal process and delicate nature of the vase

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

Ashanti Stool 03 It was hand-carved by theThe 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