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| Description: The Asante rose to power in the earis gth century and for two hundred years, controlled the gold trade along th Gold Coast. As a symbol of power and vitality, gold became an integral part of royal regalia so that even today. 2. The sandals worn by the Asanthene are of particular importance since they ensure that ruler's feet never directly touch the ground. An Asanthene's sandals typically feature large gold ornaments that often carry symbolic meaning. Asante, 20th century, P84.11, P90.203 The Asante rose to power in the earis gth century and for two hundred years, controlled the gold trade along th Gold Coast. As a symbol of power and vitality, gold became an integral part of royal regalia so that even today. 2. The sandals worn by the Asanthene are of particular importance since they ensure that ruler's feet never directly touch the ground. An Asanthene's sandals typically feature large gold ornaments that often carry symbolic meaning. Asante, 20th century, P84.11, P90.203 Picture Stats: Views: 604 Filesize: 1.41MB Height: 1784 Width: 3928 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=49682 |