We're in Ghana, the home of the Ashanti Golden Stool!

According to legend, in the early 1600's it descended from heaven in a cloud of white dust and landed in the lap of the first Ashanti king, Osei Tutu.

After it landed, the king's priest proclaimed that the strength and unity of the Ashanti people depended on the safety of the Golden Stool. It is a sacred symbol of the Ashanti nation.

By the early 19th century the Ashanti nation prospered and its culture flourished. They became famous for gold and brass craftsmanship, wood carving, furniture, and brightly colored woven cloth, called kente.

Another part of the Calabash is nearby — let's keep clicking!