File:Ashanti soulwasher by Claire H.jpg
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Ashanti soul washer badge or Akrafokonmu, 18th century Ghana is part of an area that was a major source of gold for European and Islamic markets prior to the discovery of the metal in the Americas. The Asante and other rulers there maintained large courts of officials. One group of high-ranking attendants at court participated in ceremonies glorifying the king wore a special gold disk known as a "soul-washer's badge."
- Ghana, Asante group, Akan peoples
- 18th - 19th century
- Gold
Item number: L.1982.92
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| current | 20:26, 3 January 2017 | | 3,072 × 2,304 (2.11 MB) | 127.0.0.1 (talk) | <p>Ashanti soul washer badge or Akrafokonmu, 18th century Ghana is part of an area that was a major source of gold for European and Islamic markets prior to the discovery of the metal in the Americas. The Asante and other rulers there maintained large courts of officials. One group of high-ranking attendants at court participated in ceremonies glorifying the king wore a special gold disk known as a "soul-washer's badge." </p> <ul> <li>Ghana, Asante group, Akan peoples</li> <li>18th - 19th century</li> <li>Gold</li> </ul> <p>Item number: L.1982.92 </p> |
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