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Jewellery, 1800s (cast gold, hammered)
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Jewellery, 1800s (cast gold, hammered)
491183 Jewellery, 1800s (cast gold, hammered) by Asante Culture, (19th century); 1935.308: h:6.9. 1935.309: h:6.60. 1935.310: h:1.30. 1935.311: h:4.30. 1935.312: l:8.70. cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Shared by different Akan and Akan-related peoples, including the Asante and Baule, gold ornaments indicate status and wealth and are worn at public festivals by titleholders, chiefs, and kings. Most pectoral disks are suspended over the chest by a white, pineapple-fiber cord. They are owned by the okra, a young official who purifies the chiefs soul--hence, the name akrafokonmu, meaning " soul-washers badges" or " soul disks."
); Dudley P. Allen Fund; African, out of copyright
Media ID 23385994
© Dudley P. Allen Fund / Bridgeman Images
Asante Ghana Guinea Coast Hammered Ornament
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This print showcases a collection of exquisite jewellery from the 1800s, crafted by the Asante Culture in Ghana. The pieces, made of cast gold and hammered to perfection, are a testament to the artistic prowess and cultural significance of this ancient civilization. These ornate gold ornaments were not merely decorative but held great symbolic meaning within Asante society. They served as indicators of status and wealth, worn proudly by titleholders, chiefs, and kings during public festivals. The pectoral disks featured in the photograph are suspended over the chest using a delicate white cord made from pineapple fiber. Known as "soul-washers badges" or "soul disks" these precious accessories were owned by an official known as okra. This young official played a crucial role in purifying the chief's soul, hence their association with spiritual cleansing. Each piece tells its own story through intricate patterns and designs that reflect the rich heritage of Akan and Akan-related peoples such as Baule. Preserved at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, these golden treasures offer us a glimpse into an era long gone but not forgotten. Their timeless beauty continues to captivate viewers today while reminding us of the profound connection between artistry and cultural identity across generations.
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