Click Here for New Arrivals! The Sankofa Stool derives its' name from the fabled Sankofa bird of Africa. The Sankofas' head is always turned backwards, thus "facing the past." The Sankofa represents the old African adage "Always remember the past for therein lies the future, if forgotten..." Made of Osese wood, this stool is normally found in the royal palace. Wherein the family would put it out once a year during a family gathering. The eldest man or woman would sit on the stool and recall stories from the family’s' past. Children especially delighted in this recount. Consider starting this tradition in your household. Crafted in Ghana. Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo below. Sold. When OFFLINE click button to leave a message!   Live chat by LivePerson Dimensions: 19 inches across x 11 1/2 inches tall x 9 inches deep. Wt: 9 lbs. Item 574$85.00 Seat topPlease click photo for enlargement! The WarehousePlease click here for new arrivals. The Curators GalleryPlease click here for exclusive high grade selections.