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Fic. 39. Gyadua (tree) showing stump of former tree that had been cut down by the enemies’ forces Fic. .38. Akyeame Hene, Kokofu

Figure 46 Fic. 39. Gyadua (tree) showing stump of former tree that had been cut down by the enemies’ forces Fic. .38. Akyeame Hene, Kokofu

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sibly resembled this structure of modern days. Illustrations in Bow- dich prove that the typical Ashanti house has remained unchanged through the last hundred years. The residence (or perhaps rather block of residences), of which a picture is here drawn, is one of the few still remaining old ‘ palaces” of an Omanhene (paramount Chief). It has been elaborated and enlarged to meet the requirements of his T may be of interest, before proceeding farther, to give a descrip- tion of an Ashanti house in which, at the present day, a family group not dissimilar from that which has now been described lives. It can only be suggested that the dwelling of the early family pos-
sibly resembled this structure of modern days. Illustrations in Bow- dich prove that the typical Ashanti house has remained unchanged through the last hundred years. The residence (or perhaps rather block of residences), of which a picture is here drawn, is one of the few still remaining old ‘ palaces” of an Omanhene (paramount Chief). It has been elaborated and enlarged to meet the requirements of his T may be of interest, before proceeding farther, to give a descrip- tion of an Ashanti house in which, at the present day, a family group not dissimilar from that which has now been described lives. It can only be suggested that the dwelling of the early family pos-
Fic. 4. Bukyia (cooking hearth)
Fic. 4. Bukyia (cooking hearth)
Fic. 5. Atwene dan (drum room)
Fic. 5. Atwene dan (drum room)
Fic. 6. Corner of the gyasewa Fie. 7. Pato, containing the state umbrellas
Fic. 6. Corner of the gyasewa Fie. 7. Pato, containing the state umbrellas
Fis. 9. Pato, containing guns, chairs, belts Fie: 8. Corner of the abanase courtyard
Fis. 9. Pato, containing guns, chairs, belts Fie: 8. Corner of the abanase courtyard
Fig. 12. Mural decorations
Fig. 12. Mural decorations
comprised King, Queen Mother, and councillors; in other words, the Central Government of the Kingdom, which on occasions of national importance might be reinforced by the addition of the great Birempor to the advisory Council. Outside circle c. but eccentric from it. are
comprised King, Queen Mother, and councillors; in other words, the Central Government of the Kingdom, which on occasions of national importance might be reinforced by the addition of the great Birempor to the advisory Council. Outside circle c. but eccentric from it. are
Fic. 16. Fontomfrom drums, round which are set human crania
Fic. 16. Fontomfrom drums, round which are set human crania
Fic. 17. Odan mum
Fic. 17. Odan mum
Fic. 19. Kobina Kakari of Asumegya Fic. 18. Kobina Kakari of Asumegya
Fic. 19. Kobina Kakari of Asumegya Fic. 18. Kobina Kakari of Asumegya
Fic. 29. Fuaben Hene and Ohema, with Stool
Fic. 29. Fuaben Hene and Ohema, with Stool
Fic. 33. Asokwa Hene, Kokofa
Fic. 33. Asokwa Hene, Kokofa
Fic. 32. Kokofu Hene, Kofi Adu
Fic. 32. Kokofu Hene, Kofi Adu
Fic. 34. An Okyeame of Kokofu Fic. 35. Ko’ntire Hene, Kokofu
Fic. 34. An Okyeame of Kokofu Fic. 35. Ko’ntire Hene, Kokofu
Fic. 41. Abammo pot
Fic. 41. Abammo pot
Fic. 44. Kwame Affram, Kumawu Hene
Fic. 44. Kwame Affram, Kumawu Hene
A. The Okwansrafo (Scouts). B. Twafo (advance-guard) ; this body also contains men who fire ‘ the medicine-sprinkling guns’ (ahuradurufo). C. The Akwamu, who are really part of the Adonten, marching in front of the Ko’ntire Hene. D. The Adonten (main body), with whom is the Ko’ntire Hene. E. The Gyasefo. F. The Chief, who ‘ pushes’ the whole army, hence his position near the rear. G. The Ankobea. He only accompanied the army when the Chief was himself in command, otherwise he remained behind with the Chief as the title implies (Ankobea—he does not go elsewhere). H. The Kyidom (rear-guard). I. Benkum (left wing). J. Nifa (right wing).
A. The Okwansrafo (Scouts). B. Twafo (advance-guard) ; this body also contains men who fire ‘ the medicine-sprinkling guns’ (ahuradurufo). C. The Akwamu, who are really part of the Adonten, marching in front of the Ko’ntire Hene. D. The Adonten (main body), with whom is the Ko’ntire Hene. E. The Gyasefo. F. The Chief, who ‘ pushes’ the whole army, hence his position near the rear. G. The Ankobea. He only accompanied the army when the Chief was himself in command, otherwise he remained behind with the Chief as the title implies (Ankobea—he does not go elsewhere). H. The Kyidom (rear-guard). I. Benkum (left wing). J. Nifa (right wing).
Fie. 47. Kodia, an ex-Ko’ntire Hene of Kumawu Fic. 46. Ajua Sewa, daughter. of ex-King Prempeh and Queen Mother of Kumawu
Fie. 47. Kodia, an ex-Ko’ntire Hene of Kumawu Fic. 46. Ajua Sewa, daughter. of ex-King Prempeh and Queen Mother of Kumawu
‘Fic. 48. Ya Duna, granddaughter of Ya Amponsa (see Fig. 45)
‘Fic. 48. Ya Duna, granddaughter of Ya Amponsa (see Fig. 45)
Fic. 49. Asante Kotoko
Fic. 49. Asante Kotoko
Fic. 51. Granite rock with grooves on surface
Fic. 51. Granite rock with grooves on surface
Fic. 55. Kwame Sapon, Mampon Obene ’*ba
Fic. 55. Kwame Sapon, Mampon Obene ’*ba
Fic. 57. Yao Berko of Mampon, son of King Kakari of Ashanti Fre. 56. A daughter of the late Chief of Mampon, Owusu Sekyere
Fic. 57. Yao Berko of Mampon, son of King Kakari of Ashanti Fre. 56. A daughter of the late Chief of Mampon, Owusu Sekyere
Fre. 65. Shrines of abosom assembled to celebrate the enstoolment of a new Chief
Fre. 65. Shrines of abosom assembled to celebrate the enstoolment of a new Chief
1. The scouts, composed of the villagers of Adutwam. 2. The Twafo (advance- guard), comprising Atonsu, Kyebi, the Barimfo, and men of Danso. 3. The Brofo Hene, who is ‘ pusher’ of the Twafo; with him march the Abadiakyiri (heir apparent) and the Chiefs of Mpantuase and Kuroyi. 4. The Akwamu Hene, with Atwae and Ageitiase. 5. The Ko’ntire Hene, who is Adonten (commander of the main body) ; with him are Anansu and Dadease. 6, The Ahyeame Hene, with the villagers of Kyemso, Konya, Juaben Mma, Nkwabenemu, and Kwaem. 7. The Sana Hene, with Duamo. 8. The ‘ pusher’ of the Sana Hene, the Nsenia Hene. 9. ‘ Pusher’ of the Nsenia Hene, the Asokwa Hene. (See Fig. 75.) 10. The Head of the Stool-carriers with the Stool. 1. Akomfore and Atene Chiefs. 12. The Chief, with whom, as a special body-guard, is the Gyasewa, with all his fekuo save the Sana Hene* 13. The Gyasefo. 14. The Kyidom (rear-guard), including Domakwa. 15. The left wing, Ntonsu, with whom is the Gyakye Hene. (See Fig. 72.) 16. The right wing (Asaman Hene), with Ayagyease. I * Reeanse the foiua (leather hace) mict he in front af the Chief?
1. The scouts, composed of the villagers of Adutwam. 2. The Twafo (advance- guard), comprising Atonsu, Kyebi, the Barimfo, and men of Danso. 3. The Brofo Hene, who is ‘ pusher’ of the Twafo; with him march the Abadiakyiri (heir apparent) and the Chiefs of Mpantuase and Kuroyi. 4. The Akwamu Hene, with Atwae and Ageitiase. 5. The Ko’ntire Hene, who is Adonten (commander of the main body) ; with him are Anansu and Dadease. 6, The Ahyeame Hene, with the villagers of Kyemso, Konya, Juaben Mma, Nkwabenemu, and Kwaem. 7. The Sana Hene, with Duamo. 8. The ‘ pusher’ of the Sana Hene, the Nsenia Hene. 9. ‘ Pusher’ of the Nsenia Hene, the Asokwa Hene. (See Fig. 75.) 10. The Head of the Stool-carriers with the Stool. 1. Akomfore and Atene Chiefs. 12. The Chief, with whom, as a special body-guard, is the Gyasewa, with all his fekuo save the Sana Hene* 13. The Gyasefo. 14. The Kyidom (rear-guard), including Domakwa. 15. The left wing, Ntonsu, with whom is the Gyakye Hene. (See Fig. 72.) 16. The right wing (Asaman Hene), with Ayagyease. I * Reeanse the foiua (leather hace) mict he in front af the Chief?
Fic. 87. Abora of Agona Fic. 86. ‘ Anotche tied a knot in an elephant’s tusk ’
Fic. 87. Abora of Agona Fic. 86. ‘ Anotche tied a knot in an elephant’s tusk ’
Fic. 89. The drums at the ceremony
Fic. 89. The drums at the ceremony
Fic. 134. Okyeame of Kolongo, Banda Fre. 135. Kofi Kwema, a Priest, Banda
Fic. 134. Okyeame of Kolongo, Banda Fre. 135. Kofi Kwema, a Priest, Banda
Fie. 138. Entrance to a cave in the Banda Mountains
Fie. 138. Entrance to a cave in the Banda Mountains
Fic. 139. An adae ceremony at Banda Note the stools resting on the skin of an elephant Fic, 140, An adae ceremony at Banda The priest on the right is that seen in Fig. 135
Fic. 139. An adae ceremony at Banda Note the stools resting on the skin of an elephant Fic, 140, An adae ceremony at Banda The priest on the right is that seen in Fig. 135
Fic. 142. The ‘ place of pots’ near ‘ the thicket of the ghosts ’
Fic. 142. The ‘ place of pots’ near ‘ the thicket of the ghosts ’
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