African Craftsmen: The Ashanti

Shows the wood carving and weaving abilities of the different villages of the Ashanti tribes in Ghana. Discusses the development of individually designed stools from large blocks of wood to the finished product while simultaneously depicting the skill of the craftsmen and the use of the tools. Explains the historical significance of the stools in Ashanti history., Shows the wood carving and weaving abilities of the different villages of the Ashanti tribes in Ghana. Discusses the development of individually designed stools from large blocks of wood to the finished product while simultaneously depicting the skill of the craftsmen and the use of the tools. Explains the historical significance of the stools in Ashanti history., Shows the wood carving and weaving abilities of the different villages of the Ashanti tribes in Ghana. Discusses the development of individually designed stools from large blocks of wood to the finished product while simultaneously depicting the skill of the craftsmen and the use of the tools. Explains the historical significance of the stools in Ashanti history.
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Shows the wood carving and weaving abilities of the different villages of the Ashanti tribes in Ghana. Discusses the development of individually designed stools from large blocks of wood to the finished product while simultaneously depicting the skill of the craftsmen and the use of the tools. Explains the historical significance of the stools in Ashanti history., , Ashanti tribemen demonstrate their arts of weaving and carving, concentrating on the making of ceremonial robes and chiselling large blocks of wood into individually designed stools once used as thrones for kings.
, Shows the wood carving and weaving abilities of the different villages of the Ashanti tribes in Ghana. Discusses the development of individually designed stools from large blocks of wood to the finished product while simultaneously depicting the skill of the craftsmen and the use of the tools. Explains the historical significance of the stools in Ashanti history.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

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