Title
An Ashanti 'speaker' holding his staff of office, a local adaptation of staffs introduced by European traders on the Gold Coast since the C 16th
Caption
An Ashanti 'speaker' holding his staff of office, a local adaptation of staffs introduced by European traders on the Gold Coast since the C 16th, The gold-covered finial illustrates a proverb, a crucial aspect of Akan cultures. The official wears a fine locally woven 'Kente' cloth. Ghana. Ashanti. 1964. Akrokerri.
Credit line
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Reference
UMG12A34_425
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