The Ghana Story library

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A growing, source-backed encyclopedia of Ghana told through people, culture, history and the places visitors can still experience today.

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TraditionAkan
Story typeDocumented history

Culture · 2 min read

What a Stool Is

Any palace stool room; the Manhyia Palace Museum; the woodcarving village of Ahwiaa, outside Kumasi.

Kingdoms, Rulers & ResistanceAkan
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