Ashanti Stool 05The 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

making them a one-of-a-kind piece for your home

This container is hand-carved from indigenous wood by the Karamajong people of Uganda who are livestock farmers

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Style as a sculptural decorative piece or a soulful storage choice for anywhere in the home

Hand carved with wood

This bowl has a distinctive metal repair work

such as milking cattle rather than ceremonial purposes

Please note all stands may have some imperfections

South Africa in 2018 by photographer and guide Don Heyneke

The print is complemented by a black oak wood frame

The Lozi people of Zambia live around the flood plains of the Zambezi river

These bowls were traditionally used for a variety of functions from preparing food to serving food and storage