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The Hands of the Ashanti King

Carol Beckwith1993

African Ceremonies

African Ceremonies
Friday Harbor, United States

The gold jewelry worn by King Opoku Ware II is not only visually impressive and highly valuable, but also carries symbolic meaning regarding the power and prosperity of the nation.

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  • Title: The Hands of the Ashanti King
  • Creator: Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher
  • Date: 1993
  • Location: Ghana
  • Copyright: copyright Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher
African Ceremonies

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