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The Ashanti Akrafena sword is one of the four principal state swords of the Ashanti City-State. The first Ashanti Akfrafena sword was created by Asantehene Nana Opoku Ware I (r. 1731 – 1742), and is the foremost example of Akrafena. The mpomponsuo sword symbolizes Responsibility, Power, Loyalty, Bravery, and Authority.
The Porcupine, as the Ashanti national emblem has been used by the Asantehene, the king of the Ashanti people, since 1701. [1] [2] The Porcupine is the designated national animal of the Ashanti. [1] [2] The national emblem was created by Asantehene Nana Osei Kofi Tutu I (r. 1695–1717). [1] [2] [3]
Within the Akan ethnic group there are different kin groups, such as the Ashanti, Bono, Akyem, Kwahu, Akwapim, Assin, or the Fante, [Denkyira]. The highest ranked of the entire Akan chieftaincy institution is the paramount chief. Ranked below the Paramount chief are the sub-chiefs.
The Asantehene, the ruler of the Ashanti of Ghana begins his reign by being raised and lowered over the Golden Stool (sika 'dwa), which is believed to embody the very soul of the Ashanti people, without touching it. The Golden Stool is the most sacred ritual object in Ashanti culture and only the Asantehene is allowed to touch it.
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Osei Bonsu (born 1779 [11] – 21 January 1824) [12] [13] also known as Osei Tutu Kwame [8] was the Asantehene (King of the Ashanti). [14] He reigned either from 1800 to 1824 or from 1804 to 1824.
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He carved prolifically from his early twenties to his death in 1977. He was the chief carver of three Asantehene (absolute monarchs of the Kingdom of Ashanti): Prempeh I, Osei Tutu Agyeman Prempeh II, and Opoku Ware II. In this role he gained many commissions, including work for the Ghana National Museum. [1]