Asante’s work is defined by its asante sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Goldweight: Seated Figure
Asante or related Akan-speaking peoples Ghana Coastal West Africa

Linguist Staff with Rooster and Hen (Okyeame Poma)
Asante Ghana Coastal West Africa

"A, B, C, D"-Shaped Stamp for Adinkra Textile
Asante Ghana Coastal West Africa

Goldweight Depicting a Chameleon
Asante or related Akan-speaking peoples Ghana Coastal West Africa

Kente Wrapper
Asante Ghana

Goldweight Depicting a Standing Male Figure
Asante or related Akan-speaking peoples Ghana Coastal West Africa

Royal Chair (Akonkromfi)
Asante Ghana Coastal West Africa

Royal Chair (Asipim)
Asante Ghana Coastal West Africa

"Hairstyle of Court Attendants" Stamp for Adinkra Textile
Asante Ghana Coastal West Africa

Pectoral Disk (Akrafokonmu or Awisiado)
Asante Ghana Coastal West Africa

"Fortress" Stamp for Adinkra Textile
Asante Ghana Coastal West Africa

Goldweight Depicting a Man with a Pipe and a Powder Keg
Asante or related Akan-speaking peoples Ghana Coastal West Africa

Goldweight Depicting a Pyramid Surmounted by Spiral
Asante or related Akan-speaking peoples Ghana Coastal West Africa

"Hairstyle of Court Attendants" Stamp for Adinkra Textile
Asante Ghana Coastal West Africa

Goldweight Depictng a Scorpion
Asante or related Akan-speaking peoples Ghana Coastal West Africa

Goldweight Depicting a Double Crocodile
Asante or related Akan-speaking peoples Ghana Coastal West Africa

Goldweight Depicting a Geometric Shape
Asante or related Akan-speaking peoples Ghana Coastal West Africa

"Ram's Horns" Stamp for Adinkra Textile
Asante Ghana Coastal West Africa

Adinkra Wrapper
Asante Ghana

Kente Wrapper (Nsaduaso)
Asante Ghana