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Ashanti

Location Prior to European colonization, the Ashanti people developed a large and influential empire in West Africa. Today, they live predominately in Ghana and Ivory Coast. The majority of Ashantis reside in Ashanti, Asanteman (currently a sub-nation within Ghana). Asanteman has a population of 3,812,950. The total Ashanti population is over 7 million.

Ancestry In 1701, a meeting of all the clan chiefs in the region was held. In this meeting, a Golden Stool was produced from the heavens by a priest and landed on the lap of Osei Tutu, the first king. The Golden Stool was declared to be the symbol of the new Ashanti kingdom. The Golden Stool is sacred to the Ashanti, as it is believed that the kingdom will last as long as it remains in the hands of the Ashanti king. The Golden Stool is an Ashanti legend and has only been seen by the tribe's royalty -- only the king and trusted advisers know the hiding place of the stool.

Bells are attached to the side to warn the king of impending danger. Golden Stool of the Ashanti (Replica)

Religion Ashanti believe in a supreme god who takes on various names depending upon the region of worship. The Ashanti believe lower gods, like spirits, are on earth to assist humans. Spirits receive their power from the supreme god and are most often connected to the natural world. Ashanti priests serve the spirits and act as mediators between the supreme god and humans. This is called animism – the belief that natural physical entities, including animals, plants, and features of the earth, have a spiritual essence. Other religions (Islam & Christianity) are also practiced by many Ashanti.

Language The major dialect of the Ashanti language is called ‘Asante’, or ‘Twi’. It is spoken in and around Kumasi, the capital of the former Ashanti empire, and within the current sub-national Asante Kingdom in Ghana.

Let’s Review They live predominately in Ghana and Ivory Coast. Most speak Twi (or Asante). The Ashanti religion is a mixture of spiritual and supernatural powers. They believe that plants, animals, and trees have souls. The Golden Stool legend is very important to Ashanti culture.