This Dan stool features a simple, functional design. The seat is smooth and flat, with rounded sides that transition into wide, curved supports. The stool's legs are thick and taper outward, with a slightly sculptural form. 
 
Dan stools were traditionally used in various ceremonies and daily life by the Dan people of West Africa. They served both as functional furniture and as symbolic objects. Leaders or elders commonly used them during important gatherings and rituals. The design reflects the Dan people's values of balance, simplicity, and functionality, with the stools often placed in places of honor or settings for ancestral worship.
 
The Dan people, who primarily reside in Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire, are known for their artistic traditions, which include carving, mask-making, and weaving. The Dan are also recognized for their social structures, which include secret societies that play a central role in community life. Their art, particularly masks and stools, is integral to their rituals, marking transitions, commemorating ancestors, and maintaining social order.