Ashante Celebration on the Volta
Kwami Bakoji Foryner, adult
Ghana, West Africa




In this painting Kwami is showing the rich pagentry of the Ashante people. Kumasi, Kwami's home town is Capital of Ashante land and the tribal traditions are very much a part of every day life. This painting depicts a funeral procession where it is traditional that people sing, dance and drum all night long to mourn and celebrate the passing of a loved one.

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