![Close up of an Akan king's hand showing traditional Ashanti rings made of pure gold. Such displays of wealth are a common sight at Durbars, traditional gatherings of royalty, throughout Ghana in West Africa.](https://www.okayafrica.com/media-library/close-up-of-an-akan-king-s-hand-showing-traditional-ashanti-rings-made-of-pure-gold-such-displays-of-wealth-are-a-common-sight.jpg?id=51188761&width=1200&height=800&quality=85&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0)
Close up of an Akan king's hand showing traditional Ashanti rings made of pure gold. Such displays of wealth are a common sight at Durbars, traditional gatherings of royalty, throughout Ghana in West Africa.
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