Akuapem - Historical Studies, Indigenous Peoples Index, Africa Index, Akuapem,

Study Sphere - Learning Resources for Students, Families and Teachers

Search over 100,000 research quality URLs

/Home/Historical Studies/Indigenous Peoples Index/Africa Index/Akuapem

Akuapem

Akuapem People

Akuapem Information Location:Southern Ghana Population:n/a Language:Akuapem (Akan cluster of Twi) Neighboring Peoples:Dagomba, Senufo, Malinke, Guro, Ewe, Yaure Types of Art:Woodcarving includes stools, which are recognized as "seats" of power, and wooden dolls (akua ba) that are associated with fertility. There are also extensive traditions of pottery and weaving throughout Akan territory. Kente cloth, woven on behalf of royalty, has come to symbolize African power throughout the ...

StudySphere’s 9,000+ information categories of child-safe information-rich websites helps students in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities around the world.