Stools with a curved seat are among the most important and symbolically complex of all Akan art forms. They serve multiple functions and have diverse meanings. Some are made for daily use as household furniture. The Golden Stool, on the other hand, is a symbol of the soul and unity of the Asante nation. It is rarely displayed and never sat upon. This stool is adorned with wisdom knots, a symbol of wisdom and intelligence. The knots derive from a tale in which an Asante chief shows his superior knowledge and intelligence by tying and untying a complicated knot.