The traditional Ghanaian stool is a carved wooden stool common in sub-Saharan West Africa, and especially common in Ghana. Among the Akan it is used as a household object, it is used in rites of passage, and is considered sacred.
Crafting
The conventional stool (asesedwa) is made from the sese wood that gives it the whitish appearance. Other trees such as Bodaa can be used to carve the traditional stool. • Cut down the specific tree • cut the trees into logs • dry the log for about two weeks • The stool is carved requiring skill and creativity for approximately six to twelve months • No addition of chemicals but are smoked for pest protection == Appearance and structure ==
Appearance and structure
The traditional stool has a rectangular base with concentric rings of spider in the middle, a central support that communicates the message with figural representations as a symbolism of the stool and a carved seat on the central support where the person of authority sits on. == References ==