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In many parts of West Africa, there is an old chieftaincy tradition, and the Akan people have developed their own hierarchy, which exists alongside the democratic structure of the country. The Akan word for the ruler or one of his various courtiers is "Nana" (English pronunciation / ˈ n æ n ə /). In colonial times, Europeans translated it as ...
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Akan art is an art form that originated among the Akan people of Southern Ghana. [1] Akan art is known for vibrant artistic traditions, including textiles , sculpture, Akan goldweights , as well as gold and silver jewelry .
Central to Akan culture is the concern for equality and justice; it is rich in oral histories on this subject. Many weights symbolize significant and well-known stories. The weights were part of the Akan's cultural reinforcement, expressing personal behaviour codes, beliefs, and values in a medium that was assembled by many people. [7]
The army of the Asante Empire was organized into 6 parts. Each had various sub divisions. The organization of the Asante army was based on local Akan military systems such as the organization of the Akwamu army. [13] The six parts of the Asante army were: Scouts (akwansrafo) Advance guard (twafo) Main body (adonten) Personal bodyguard (gyase)
In Akan, the stool of a leader is so integrally connected to his personality that the expression "a stool has fallen" defines his death. [6] The Golden Stool of the Ashantis is a traditional stool called Sika Dwa which is believed to have a metaphysical origin.
The Akan (/ ˈ æ k æ n /) people are a Kwa group living primarily in present-day Ghana and in parts of Ivory Coast and Togo in West Africa. The Akan speak languages within the Central Tano branch of the Potou–Tano subfamily of the Niger–Congo family . [ 2 ]
The Golden Stool on its throne, the hwedom dwa (1935) Flag of the Asante people depicting the Golden Stool in the middle.. The Golden Stool (Ashanti-Twi: Sika dwa; full title, Sika Dwa Kofi "the Golden Stool born on a Friday") is the royal and divine throne of kings of the Asante people and the ultimate symbol of power in Asante. [1]