LibGuides: 6 Art Masks: Ashanti Tribe

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Ashanti history
The Asante were one of the Akan-speaking peoples who settled in the forest region of modern Ghana between the 11thand 13th centuries.
Asanti Empire
Asante empire, Asante also spelled Ashanti, is a West African state

People, Traditions and Culture
To the Ashanti, the family and the mother's clan are most important
Asante People
Although some Asante now live and work in urban centres, they remain primarily associated with village life. They are mainly farmers .
Ashanti People
The Ashanti have a wide variety of arts. Bark cloth was used for clothing before weaving was introduced. With weaving, there is cotton and silk. Women may pick cotton or spin materials into thread, but only men are allowed to weave.
Ashanti Culture
Ashanti oral tradition and spiritual values build on the feelings of profound respect for the land, traditions, and culture.
Ashantia: 101 Last Tribes