Asante hierarchy
Asante hierarchy is a social and political system from the Asante people of Ghana, characterized by a complex system of chieftaincies and titles that determine social status and political power. #social #political
Read MoreAshanti Adinkra patterns
Traditional use of Adinkra patterns by the Ashanti people of Ghana, which involves the use of highly symbolic and meaningful patterns in textiles and other objects to convey cultural values and beliefs. #use #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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Ashanti adinkra symbols are traditional symbols used by the Ashanti people of Ghana to convey important cultural and spiritual messages. The symbols are often used in textiles and other decorative objects. #used #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreAshanti calendar
The Ashanti people of Ghana have a traditional calendar that is based on a lunar cycle and is used for planting and harvesting crops. It has 9 months of 40 days each, with an additional month of 35 or 36 days added in leap years. #days #people
Read MoreAshanti Creation Story
The Ashanti people of Ghana believe that the world was created by a god named Nyame, who created the earth and the sky and all living things. According to the Ashanti creation story, Nyame also created the first humans, but they were imperfect and lacked the ability to communicate with each other. So Nyame gave…
Read MoreAshanti gold weights
Traditional weights used in Ghana for measuring gold and other precious metals, which are often decorated with intricate designs and symbols that represent cultural beliefs and values. #traditional #used Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreAshanti Golden Stool, The
A symbol of power and sovereignty for the Ashanti people of Ghana, which is believed to contain the spirit of the Ashanti nation and is treated with great reverence and respect. #symbol #power Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreAshanti goldsmithing
Traditional goldsmithing techniques used by the Ashanti people of Ghana, which involve the use of advanced metallurgical knowledge and skill to create intricate and symbolic gold objects. #traditional #techniques Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreAshanti goldweights
Ashanti goldweights are small brass weights used by the Ashanti people of Ghana to measure gold dust. The weights often depict symbolic images and are used to convey important cultural and spiritual messages. #weights #used Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreAshanti kente cloth
Ashanti kente cloth is a traditional textile art form from the Ashanti people of Ghana, characterized by its use of vibrant colors and intricate designs that often convey cultural identity and social status. #traditional #textile Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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