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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Source Soul Washer's Badge (Akrafokonmu)
Author Claire H. from New York City, USA
Camera location40° 46′ 45.15″ N, 73° 57′ 47.91″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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