Ashanti Collection

The King of Ashantis Palace at Kumasi, 1874
The King of Ashantis palace at Kumasi, the Ashanti capital, viewed from the east in 1874 towards the end of the second Ashanti War (1873-74)

Ghana, Ashanti Region, Kumasi. Kente cloth, the traditional fine textile used for robes in Ghana

Fante Soldiers serving with the British against the Ashanti
Soldiers from the Fante tribe who served under the British in their war against the Ashanti empire on the Gold Coast. In 1873

Ashanti stool taken from the Palace of King Prempei at Kumasi during the 3rd Ashanti War, 1896 (c). Carved dark wood, unpolished

Princess Baa of the Ashanti and her husband - Ghana
Princess Baa of the Ashanti and her husband from Ghana - pictured outside the Gold Coast Pavillion at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Park in 1924

Colonel Festing rescuing Lieut. Eardley-Wilmots body
Colonel Francis Worgan Festing (1833-1886), rescuing the body of Lieut. Eardley-Wilmot during the Ashanti War (1873-74) from a sketch by the officer of the expedition

GHANA: ADDAH, 1874. Headquarters of British Captain John Hawler Glover at Addah, Ghana, during the third Anglo-Ashanti War. Engraving, English, 1874

The Ashantee War: how I Took Coomassie: 1
THE ASHANTEE WAR: HOW I TOOK COOMASSIE: 1. I land in great force; the main body of the enemy has apparently yet to be encountered. 2. Heavy marching order (for the Fantee bearers). 3

District of Adum in the town of Kumasi, Kingdom of Ashanti (Ghana), early 19th century. Woman selling goods, weaving fabric on a loom, tending a stall

Ashanti domestic architecture, Gold Coast, West Africa
Ashanti (Asante) domestic architecture made of clay, Gold Coast, West Africa, now part of Ghana. Date: 1922

Ghana, Kumasi, Akwasidae festival. Colorful dresses and gold jewellery esposed at the festival

Burning of Kumasi, February 1874, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi), West Africa (Ghana). Date: 1874

March of Ashanti warriors, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi), West Africa (Ghana). Date: 1873

King Prempeh I of the Ashanti Empire, West Africa
King Prempeh I (1870-1931) of the Ashanti (Asante) Empire, West Africa, now part of Ghana. He ruled from 1888 until his death in 1931, and fought an Ashanti war against Britain in 1893

The Ashanti Expedition, 1873-74: Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Kumasi, February 4, 1874, (1901). General Sir Garnet Wolseley (1833-1914) led the British campaign against the forces of Kofi Karikari

Ashanti Chief, Ghana, Africa

An Ashanti Chief - Victorian period

Crossing a flooded Ashanti River called the Offin river (Ghana). A bridge has been submerged and the troops are up to their waists in water

Zulu impi invading general Bullers camp
A Zulu impi marching into one of general Buller's camps. Impi is a Zulu word meaning war or combat, and by association any body of men gathered for war

Hausa soldiers cutting the bush with their bayonets
Agroup of Hausa soldiers (The largest ethnic group in sub-Saharan Africa) cutting down the bush with their bayonets surrounding their encampment

Asante Adinkra hand painted smock, from Ghana (textile)
XBP228669 Asante Adinkra hand painted smock, from Ghana (textile) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Asante Stool from Ghana (wood)
HSC186090 Asante Stool from Ghana (wood) by African School; height:28 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Asante oath taking sword or, Mponponsuo, from Ghana (gold & leopard skin)
XBP228673 Asante oath taking sword or, Mponponsuo, from Ghana (gold & leopard skin) by African School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Asante helmet worn by officials, from Ghana (gold and animal skin)
XBP228648 Asante helmet worn by officials, from Ghana (gold and animal skin) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Asante pectoral, from Ghana (gold)
XBP228678 Asante pectoral, from Ghana (gold) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Asante Chair, from Ghana (wood) (see also 186354)
HSC186353 Asante Chair, from Ghana (wood) (see also 186354) by African School; height:52 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Asante royal umbrella finial depiciting a bird and its young, from Ghana (gilt wood)
XBP228667 Asante royal umbrella finial depiciting a bird and its young, from Ghana (gilt wood) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Asante Farmer's Chair, from Ghana (wood) (see also 186360)
HSC186359 Asante Farmer's Chair, from Ghana (wood) (see also 186360) by African School; height:36 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Elephant shaped charms, from Ghana (gold)
XBP228672 Elephant shaped charms, from Ghana (gold) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Asante Seat, from Ghana (wood)
HSC194620 Asante Seat, from Ghana (wood) by African School; height:53 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Asante Chair, from Ghana (wood) (see also 186353)
HSC186354 Asante Chair, from Ghana (wood) (see also 186353) by African School; height:52 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Akan or Asante Mother and Child from Ghana (wood & glass)
HSC186387 Akan or Asante Mother and Child from Ghana (wood & glass) by African School; height:42 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Asante mask, from Ghana (gold)
XBP228679 Asante mask, from Ghana (gold) by African School; Private Collection; (add.info.: either a gold weight or a belt mask;); Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Asante scorpion ring, from Ghana (gold)
XBP228676 Asante scorpion ring, from Ghana (gold) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Asante cap worn by King and officials, from Ghana (leather silver & gold) c. 1850's
XBP228651 Asante cap worn by King and officials, from Ghana (leather silver & gold) c. 1850's by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Akan or Asante Akuaba Figure from Ghana (wood) (see also 186392)
HSC186392 Akan or Asante Akuaba Figure from Ghana (wood) (see also 186392) by African School; height:40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fetish House at Kumassi, a Native Temple of Religion in Ashanti (litho)
1056803 The Fetish House at Kumassi, a Native Temple of Religion in Ashanti (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fetish House at Kumassi)

Goldweight Depicting a Geometric Shape, Ghana, 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Goldweight Depicting a Geometric Shape, Ghana, 17th/18th century

Royal Chair (Akonkromfi), Ghana, Probably mid- / late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Royal Chair (Akonkromfi), Ghana, Probably mid-/late 19th century

Goldweight with a Geometric Design, Ghana, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Goldweight with a Geometric Design, Ghana, 18th/19th century

Umbrellas (litho)
6013422 Umbrellas (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Umbrellas. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Off to Ashanti, Good-Bye and Good-Luck!, the Steamer "Coromandel"leaving the Royal Albert Dock (engraving)
1056918 Off to Ashanti, Good-Bye and Good-Luck!, the Steamer " Coromandel" leaving the Royal Albert Dock (engraving) by Wyllie

The Trouble in Ashanti, Scenes on the Gold Coast (litho)
1056706 The Trouble in Ashanti, Scenes on the Gold Coast (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in Ashanti, Scenes on the Gold Coast)

Panoramic view of the Yam Custom, from Costumi dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c
619369 Panoramic view of the Yam Custom, from Costumi dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After T.E)

Ashanti man being menaced by a hippopotamus (colour litho)
979048 Ashanti man being menaced by a hippopotamus (colour litho) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashanti man being menaced by a hippopotamus)

This is the King of Ashantee, perched up so comically (colour litho)
979042 This is the King of Ashantee, perched up so comically (colour litho) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: This is the King of Ashantee, perched up so comically)

The Departure of the British Troops for Ashanti (engraving)
1100449 The Departure of the British Troops for Ashanti (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Departure of the British Troops for Ashanti)

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"Ashanti: A Glimpse into the Rich History and Culture of Ghana" Step back in time to 1874, where we find ourselves at the King of Ashantis Palace in Kumasi, a majestic symbol of power and tradition. Located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, Kumasi is a city that holds centuries worth of stories within its walls. During this era, Fante Soldiers stood side by side with the British forces against the mighty Ashanti warriors. This collaboration showcased unity amidst conflict and highlighted the resilience of both sides. Princess Baa captivated hearts as she wed her husband, embodying grace and elegance befitting an Ashanti royal. Their union represented not only love but also strengthened alliances between tribes within Ghana. The stolen Ashanti stool from King Prempei's Palace serves as a reminder of colonial aggression during this period. It stands as a testament to the struggles faced by those who fought for their land's sovereignty. In times of war, heroes emerged like Colonel Festing who valiantly rescued Lieutenant Eardley-Wilmot's body. These acts displayed unwavering loyalty and camaraderie amongst soldiers on foreign soil. Addah became a significant location during these turbulent times; it served as headquarters for Captain John Hawler Glover - a pivotal figure in British operations against the Ashantis. The echoes of his leadership can still be felt today. Ashanti funerals were elaborate affairs filled with rituals that honored ancestors' spirits while celebrating life's journey beyond death. These ceremonies showcased deep-rooted beliefs and traditions passed down through generations. "The Ashantee War: How I Took Coomassie" provides firsthand accounts from brave individuals who witnessed or participated in battles against the formidable Ashantis. Their narratives shed light on triumphs achieved amidst adversity. Captivating portraits capture glimpses into daily life during Victorian times when an esteemed Chief donned traditional attire adorned with intricate patterns representing his status and heritage.