Niger Bend Item: Abotire crown of gold leaf pieces
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This style of Ashanti crown is flexible, like a hat, but is covered with gold leaf-covered wooden elements. Its name in the Akan language is abotire. This is the oldest, most traditional of crown styles, worn by all levels of Ashanti royalty. The pendant is gold leaf-covered wood, $975, available elsewhere on this page.  |
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