AHENFIE

After coasting through town in his palanquin during Akwasidae, Mamponghene, Nana Osei Bonsu II sits at the durbar grounds, in front of Ahenfie: Presiding in state as custodian of Asante’s Silver Stool: Feet of the Asante kingdom. He is surrounded by elders, Asafo and servants; with State security firmly behind him.

Under the cool colourful sunshade of the kyinea, he awaits envoys from the Ghanaian government, local and overseas businesses and visitors for political, traditional and ceremonial reasons. The piece is finished in pen, outlining Asante’s prestigious kente tapestry, dotting the landscape on any such Akwasidae.