Click Here for New Arrivals! The Sankofa Stool derives its' name from the fabled Sankofa bird of Africa. The head of the Sankofa is always turned backwards, thus "facing the past". The Sankofa represents the old adage "Always remember the past for therein lies the future." Non royal stools were distinguished by their color. Generally called "whitened stools" (nkonnua fufuo) the name comes from the scrubbing of the surface with sand and lime juice to bring out the light wood color. Court officials and regular citizens were presented these stools at the time of an important transition: when a child began to crawl, when a child reached puberty and at marriage the bridegroom would present one to his wife to symbolize longevity. Once incorporated into the family it would be put out once a year during a family gathering. Wherein the eldest man or woman would sit on the stool and recall stories from the familys' past. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold When OFFLINE click button to leave a message!
Dimensions: 16 inches high x 23 5/8 inches wide x 13 1/4 inches deep. Wt: 25 lbs. **For a complete inventory listing please go to the 'Index' section on the Navigation Bar to your right** |
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