Akan Goldweights and the Trans-Saharan Trade: A History of Brass-Casting Techniques

The Akan people, known for their rich cultural heritage, ingeniously utilized the lost-wax technique to craft intricate brass-cast weights that played a crucial role in the economic exchanges revolving around gold. While the exact origins of this weight convention remain Read More …

The Ashanti Golden Stool: Ghana’s Sacred Throne and Symbol of Royal Power

The Golden Stool, known as “Sika dwa Kofi” in the Ashanti-Twi language, holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the Ashanti people. This magnificent and revered symbol is not just a royal throne; rather, it embodies the Read More …