African Ashanti Tribe Ceremonial Stool 22 x 15 x 13 inches

Description: It's very big and heavy but beautiful .. does have a warped ( on purpose ?) base... open base allows lighting source Alter , stool, cat chair.. you name it ! Ian The Restoration Medic gave me some wonderful information about the origins of this African Ashanti Tribe Chair. Although other African nations consider the stool an important spiritual object and symbol of leadership, few attribute it with such sacred significance and aesthetic devotion as the Ashanti. Not only are they functional objects, but also integral to Ashanti spiritual and religious customs. The Ashanti believed a person's soul inhabited his or her stool. When the stools were not in use, they were tilted onto their sides so that other spirits – especially evil ones – could not take up residence. From birth to death, stools mark important life events: one of the earliest gifts an Ashanti boy receives from his father is a stool; when an Ashanti girl reaches puberty she is presented with a stool; men gift stools to their brides-to-be as engagement promises; and when a person dies, his or her stool is placed in a shrine and becomes an object of ancestor veneration. Carvers were bestowed a great honor when they were commissioned to craft stools for chiefs, priests and other high-ranking members of Ashanti society. its weighs 16 lbs 15 inches tall 22 inches Across 12 inches wide Asking questions is encouraged! Verifying Your purchase just makes good sense. Item arrives as Pictured. so please ask questions if you have them. All Items Are Shipped in 100% re-purposed boxes and packing materials. Hand Weighed, measured, and entered by ME ;) Insured - First class/Priority Mail/media mail) "Ah-Dolt-ly" owned and non smoking house George Sadden Director Of Sales and Marketing EarAmerica.Org Scottsdale Arizona

Price: 350 USD

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

End Time: 2024-11-02T17:06:17.000Z

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