Icons of Status and Wealth
Laden with gold, a prominent woman of Cote d’ Iuoire’s Adioukrou people-distant relatives of the Asante-displays only a third of the ornaments in her jewelry chest. Gold Dust, once prized as currency, flecks he face on a day when she and her husband are honored for reaching a noteworthy level of wealth. Unlike her braceleted Asante kinswoman (below), whose jewels belong to the royal court, she will pass her treasures on to her heirs.
