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Asante Empire's Origin and Culture
- The Asante Empire arose in a difficult, forested region and thrived from the 17th century onwards by mastering gold production and farming.
- They built a rich culture valuing oral history, symbolized by carved stools linking land, power, and spirit.
Nancy Stories Connect Culture
- Sophie Duker recalls her dad telling her 'Nancy stories,' a spider trickster folklore linking culture and history.
- These oral traditions helped her connect deeply with Ghanaian heritage during childhood.
Symbolism of the Asante Stool
- Stools in Asante culture are potent symbols linking authority, history, land, and spirituality.
- The Golden Stool embodies the soul and unity of the Asante Kingdom, treated as a sacred entity beyond a mere throne.