The art of Ghana - Smarthistory
WEBCurator Gus Casely-Hayford looks at the origins and history of the Asafo flags, made by the Fante people of the Gold Coast of Africa, now known as Ghana.
Ghana month: Eight Ghanaian artifacts and their significance
WEBMar 6, 2024 · Ghana, known as the “Gateway to West Africa,” is a land rich in cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, and artistic expression. From its colorful festivals to its intricate artifacts, Ghana’s cultural tapestry reflects the diversity and resilience of its people.
Vessels | Ghana empire | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBThese five vessels were among the first finds at the site of Kolima, a tumulus in the Méma region. Despite the Méma’s historical importance as an imperial and trading crossroad linking ancient Ghana, Mali, and Songhay, archaeological research there has been sporadic and, at best, superficial.
Asante gold artefacts: Ghana rejoices as 'crown jewels' looted by ... - BBC
WEBMay 1, 2024 · Looted artefacts from the Asante kingdom are finally on display in Ghana, 150 years after British colonisers took them. Ghanaians flocked to the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi, the capital of...
Ghana | History, Culture & Legacy | Britannica
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Ghana, first of the great medieval trading empires of western Africa (fl. 7th–13th century). It was situated between the Sahara and the headwaters of the Sénégal and Niger rivers, in an area that now comprises southeastern Mauritania and part of Mali.
The Material Cultural Heritage of Ghana - Ghana Museums and …
WEBThe movable cultural heritage includes artefacts such as pots, stools, musical instruments, textiles, clothing, leather works, weapons, tools, carvings, masks, jewellery, and ritual dolls. The material cultural heritage of Ghana also includes several archaeological finds.
Ghana Museums & Monuments Board - Ghana Museums and …
WEBThe movable cultural heritage includes artefacts such as pots, stools, musical instruments, textiles, clothing, leather works, weapons, tools, carvings, masks, jewellery, and ritual dolls. The material cultural heritage of Ghana also includes several archaeological finds.
West African Gold: Out of the Ordinary | Smithsonian
WEBFor centuries among the Akan peoples of southern Ghana, kings and their retinues have proclaimed their status in spirited public festivals, where they parade with dazzling gold regalia:...
Ghana month: Eight Ghanaian artifacts and their significance
WEBThese eight artifacts and their significance, from the humble hearth to the elegant rattan furniture, form a tapestry of Ghanaian culture that is as rich and diverse as the country itself. They not only serve practical purposes but …
Art of the Asante Kingdom | Essay | The Metropolitan Museum of …
WEBIn the seventeenth century, the region of West Africa known as the Gold Coast (modern Ghana) was dotted with several small-scale principalities populated by peoples belonging to the Akan cultural group.
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