6 Art Masks: Ashanti Tribe

To the Ashanti, the family and the mother's clan are most important

Although some Asante now live and work in urban centres, they remain primarily associated with village life. They are mainly farmers .

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 oral tradition and spiritual values build on the feelings of profound respect for the land, traditions, and culture.