Ghana (Ashanti Kingdom)

Ashanti Adinkra Indigo-Dyed Mourning Cloth from the British Museum

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Date: Created in the early 20th century, specifically acquired by the museum in 1935. Period: Colonial era / Traditional West African textile period (Ashanti Kingdom, Ghana).

Mourning Attire: Traditionally worn by the Akan (Ashanti) people of Ghana during funeral rites, mourning ceremonies, and ancestor commemorations to express sorrow and deep respect for the deceased. Philosophical and Cultural Repository: Each Adinkra symbol serves as a visual container of proverbial wisdom, transmitting moral values, ethical lessons, and spiritual tributes across generations.