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/Home/Historical Studies/Indigenous Peoples Index/Africa Index/Aowin Aowin People Votes:0 Aowin Information Location: Southern CÔte d'Ivoire , Southern Ghana Population: 40,000 Language: Aowin (Akan cluster of Twi) Neighboring Peoples: Anyi , Asante , Fante 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 world. History: Aowin are an Akan peoples living in southern CÔte d'Ivoire. The rise of the early Akan centralized states can be traced to the 13th century and is likely related to the opening of trade routes established to move gold throughout the region. It was not until the end of the 17th century, how Read More Go to Site KENTE CLOTH Votes:0 This page is a copied with permission from a site created by Kwadwo Boahene . The live links within the text are added to aid student understanding. HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GHANA'S KENTE CLOTH What is Kente? Kente is an Asante ceremonial cloth hand-woven on a horizontal treadle loom . Strips measuring about 4 inches wide are sewn together into larger pieces of cloths. Cloths come in various colors, sizes and designs and are worn during very important social and religious occasions. In a total cultural context, kente is more important than just a cloth. It is a visual representation of history, philosophy, ethics, oral literature, moral values, social code of conduct, religious beliefs, political thought and aesthetic principles. The term kente has its roots in the word kenten which mea Read More Go to Site

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