{"product_id":"ashanti-stool-138-1","title":"Ashanti Stool - 138.1","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved Ashanti stool from Ghana, carved from a single piece of wood with the distinctive crescent-shaped seat. Designs like these were traditionally reserved for chiefs and important figures, and carry deep cultural meaning for the Akan people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Stool is the sacred symbol of the Ashanti nation, believed to hold the \u003cem\u003esunsum\u003c\/em\u003e — the soul — of the Ashanti people. A well-carved stool is far more than a seat: among the Akan, when a daughter reaches puberty her father traditionally gives her a stool, which becomes tied to her own soul and identity. Each is carved from a single piece of wood rather than nailed together, and starts out as pale wood that deepens over time to a burnished, well-worn hue. No two are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking sculptural piece that works as a side table, plant stand or display object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: approx. 42cm L × 23cm W × 27cm H.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"botanicalboysuk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45150948524285,"sku":"BBASHA5962BOT","price":455.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/8317\/3793\/files\/2_8e158a63-e596-4edc-9afd-6608b0133b80.jpg?v=1715967904","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalboys.com\/products\/ashanti-stool-138-1","provider":"Botanical Boys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}