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The Fanti Asafu

Africa5 • Published In 1932 • Pages: 307-322

By: Johnson, J. C. de Graft.

Abstract
This article is a brief account of the composition and activities of the warrior organization of the Cape Coast Fanti. Included are a summary of its history, a description of the divisions and their officers, their ceremonies, and their part in wars and riots.
Subjects
Military organization
culture
Akan
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Timothy J. O'Leary ; 1959
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Fanti; Ghana
Notes
by J. C. de Graft Johnson
LCSH
Akan (African peoples)