The Asante Empire The King of the Asante was known as the Asantehene. Akan religion The Golden Stool was a sacred object and Asante symbol of unity and good fortune. The kingdoms of Benin ...

The artifacts, named after the Asante empire, will be returned to the current King of Asante, Otumfo Osei Tutu II, on a three-year loan agreement, extendable for an additional three years ...