Ashanti Stool 03 Cowrie shells are symbolic of

Cowrie shells are symbolic of wealth and the use of cowrie shells on these baskets indicates that they were used to store valuable content

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

Botswana in 2018 by photographer and guide Nick Leuenberger

due the artisanal process and delicate nature of the vase

Rebecca Charlez

Ashanti Stool 03 Cowrie shells are symbolic ofThe 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