The Asante, also known as Ashanti in English, are part of the Akan ethnic group and are native to the Ashanti Region of modern-day Ghana. Asantes are the last group to emerge out of the various Akan c
Akan dancers in Ghana
Asante yam ceremony, 19th century by Thomas Edward Bowdich
Akwasidae Celebration in Manhyia Palace in 2009
An Asante funeral in 2020
Adinkra are symbols from the Akan people of Ghana that represent concepts or aphorisms. Adinkra are used extensively in fabrics, logos and pottery. They are incorporated into walls and other architect
Samples of recorded Adinkra symbols
1817 Adinkra mourning cloth