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The gold of the Akan

Courtly gold jewellery from West Africa

17.03.2024 - 10.11.2024 ,
Knauf-Museum (Knauf Museum)

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Open today 10:00-17:00
Address
Marktplatz
97346 Iphofen
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The Knauf-Museum (Knauf Museum) Iphofen presents the special exhibition "The Gold of the Akan". The West African culture of the Akan, native to the republics of Ghana and the Ivory Coast, has a long tradition of using gold for jewellery and cult objects with great skill. The majority of the more than 300 exhibits in the exhibition date from the 19th and 20th century, although some pieces are much older.

Last edited on 26.02.2025

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