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English: Some modern jewellery mixed with traditional Akan jewellery in a fashion show in Kumasi, Ghana in 2015 This is an image of Cultural Fashion or Adornment from Ghana
History recognizes the Akan for their sophisticated gold-working traditions, technical proficiency in casting metal and perfection of the lost wax casting process. [2] Akan culture considers gold a sacred material, so the artwork and jewelry made of gold reflects a great deal of value, whether it be made for political display, artistic ...
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The monuments list is taken from the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, according to their description "legal custodian of Ghana's material cultural heritage (movable and immovable heritage)" [1] GMMB classifies the monuments: The ID used on this page in reference to the Regions of Ghana are based on the ISO Regional ID standards.
The origins of beadmaking in Ghana are unknown, but the great majority of powder glass beads produced today is made by Ashanti and Krobo craftsmen and women. Krobo bead making has been documented to date from as early as the 1920s but despite limited archaeological evidence, it is believed that Ghanaian powder glass bead making dates further back.
TODAY It’s been 10 years since the internet argued over whether a striped dress was blue and black or white and gold — and the Today show is trying to settle the debate once and for all.
Ghana history-related lists (39 P) A. Archaeology of Ghana (2 C, 3 P) Ashanti Empire (4 C, 11 P) B. British Togoland (2 C, 6 P) D. Danish Gold Coast (1 C, 13 P)
Today, many jewellery designs and traditions are used, and jewellery is commonplace in Indian ceremonies and weddings. [62] For many Indians, especially those who follow the Hindu or Jain faiths, bridal jewellery is known as streedhan and functions as personal wealth for the bride only, as a sort of financial security.