Description
A substantial upgrade to your eclectic home decor collection. Make yourself comfortable on this Palace Heritage Unity Stool handcrafted for you by master carver Kwesi Asante of Kumasi. Ghana. Designed and hand-carved of premium fallen Sese logs by master carver K. Asante, The Stool is a symbol of Unity and Strength and a staple furniture in most Ghanaian homes. Features: A conversation piece with solid, detailed craftsmanship Use for sitting or as a foot stool Comfortable seating. Functional and artistic. Made for adults and children 21.5 inches long x 10.5 inches wide x 15.5 inches high The symbol on the Stool is one of the sacred Adinkra symbols dating back centuries. Made of solid block of wood. No assembly required Story Behind the Art: Asante has a flair for choosing striking colors. He is a pillar in his community in Ghana, employing scores of carvers in his large craft shop. This has given much needed employment in the area. He also involves several villages in his trade which boosts the local economy. He is a community activist who believes in education and works to improve the quality of life in his neighborhood.
