Ghana Collection

Burl bowl, 1750-1850. Creator: Unknown
A large wooden bowl with an uneven shape and a rounded bottom. The lip is decorated with incised Adinkra symbols (symbols from Ghana that represent concepts or aphorisms)

Africa Political Map
Antique illustration of a Africa Political Map from 1893

Sea view of Accra, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa
Sea view of Accra, from Government House, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa, with fishing canoes on the water in the distance. Date: circa 1924

Ghana: Wli Falls, a.k.a. Agumatsa Falls (Volta Region), March

The King of Ashantis Palace at Kumasi, 1874
The King of Ashantis palace at Kumasi, the Ashanti capital, viewed from the east in 1874 towards the end of the second Ashanti War (1873-74)

Ghana, Ashanti Region, Kumasi. Kente cloth, the traditional fine textile used for robes in Ghana

Labadi Beach, Accra, Ghana, West Africa, Africa

British Empire Marketing Board poster - Takoradi Harbour
Native Chiefs in Palaver, Takoradi Harbour in Ghana, West Africa. Native chiefs meeting a British official or governor of the area during a period when large parts of Africa still formed part of

Fante Soldiers serving with the British against the Ashanti
Soldiers from the Fante tribe who served under the British in their war against the Ashanti empire on the Gold Coast. In 1873

Labadi Beach, Accra, Ghana, West Africa, Africa

Cape Coast, Ghana, Africa

Three -cusped / Tree / White-bellied Pangolin Ghana
KL-3 Three-cusped / Tree / White-bellied Pangolin - adult and young Ghana Manis tricuspis Keith & Liz Laidler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Fishermen bringing catch ashore, Elmina, Ghana, West Africa, Africa

Fishing boats on the beach in Accra, Ghana, West Africa, Africa

Dressing Fante Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, Africa
Dressing a Fanti (Fante) Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, West Africa (modern Ghana). Date: circa 1910s

Ghana, Volta Region, Akosombo. View over the Akosombo Dam which creates Lake Volta

Ashanti stool taken from the Palace of King Prempei at Kumasi during the 3rd Ashanti War, 1896 (c). Carved dark wood, unpolished

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Kente cloths for sale in the Kente weavers village

Princess Baa of the Ashanti and her husband - Ghana
Princess Baa of the Ashanti and her husband from Ghana - pictured outside the Gold Coast Pavillion at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Park in 1924

Fishing boats on the beach in Accra, Ghana, West Africa, Africa

Independence Arch, Accra, Ghana, West Africa, Africa

Ghana, Brong Ahafo region, Nkoranza. A special needs schoolboy drumming in Nkoranza

The Royal Tour of Ghana
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on a tour of Ghana, showing their arrival and welcome at Accra airport, and various scenes from the tour itself

West African Potto (Perodicticus potto potto) adult, climbing on branch at night, Ankasa Reserve, Ghana, February

President Nkrumah Of Ghana
Ghana: c. 1957 Dr. Kwame Nkrumah of newly independent Ghana. The British crown colony of the Gold Coast, became its own country of Ghana on March 6, 1957. Dr. Nkrumah became its first President

Landing in a Surf-boat at Accra, Ghana, 1891
Engraving of a native surf boat heading through the breakers, to bring its cargo of two European officers to land at Accra, Ghana

Colonel Festing rescuing Lieut. Eardley-Wilmots body
Colonel Francis Worgan Festing (1833-1886), rescuing the body of Lieut. Eardley-Wilmot during the Ashanti War (1873-74) from a sketch by the officer of the expedition

Warthog, Mole National Park, Ghana, West Africa, Africa

Ghana / Elmina C1600
Port founded by Portuguese traders in 1482; also known as Fort St George

Sunday read
Lorenzo Grifantini

GHANA: ADDAH, 1874. Headquarters of British Captain John Hawler Glover at Addah, Ghana, during the third Anglo-Ashanti War. Engraving, English, 1874

The Ashantee War: how I Took Coomassie: 1
THE ASHANTEE WAR: HOW I TOOK COOMASSIE: 1. I land in great force; the main body of the enemy has apparently yet to be encountered. 2. Heavy marching order (for the Fantee bearers). 3

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. In the Kente weavers village

District of Adum in the town of Kumasi, Kingdom of Ashanti (Ghana), early 19th century. Woman selling goods, weaving fabric on a loom, tending a stall

Ashanti domestic architecture, Gold Coast, West Africa
Ashanti (Asante) domestic architecture made of clay, Gold Coast, West Africa, now part of Ghana. Date: 1922

Saturniid moth (Aurivillius triramis), Laraganga Mole National Park, Ghana, Africa

Ghana, Kumasi, Akwasidae festival. Colorful dresses and gold jewellery esposed at the festival

Africa, Ghana, Lake Bosomtwe. The Ashanti people only fish from the traditional wooden padua. This one million-year-old sacred lake was created when a giant meteorite crash landed in what was once a

Africa, Ghana, Kakum National Park. The canopy walkway

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Pineapple plant

Africa, Ghana, Elmina and surroundings. Traditional fishing boats on the beach in Komenda at sunset

Africa, Ghana, Elmina harbour. traditional wooden fishing boats. in the background the fortress

Africa, Ghana, Cape Coast. The shrine of Asafo Company no. 2

Map, Gold Coast Colony, Ghana, West Africa, with the main cocoa producing areas shaded, a railway line and steamship routes. Also a gold mining area. Date: circa 1920

Burning of Kumasi, February 1874, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi), West Africa (Ghana). Date: 1874

March of Ashanti warriors, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi), West Africa (Ghana). Date: 1873

Chief sword-bearer to the King, Gold Coast, West Africa
Chief sword-bearer to the King of Bekwai, Gold Coast, Ghana (then part of the British Empire), West Africa, holding an ornate gold-handled sword. Date: 1922

Saturniid moth larva (Aurivillius triramis) close up of body segments, Laraganga Mole National Park, Ghana, Africa

Ghana, Accra, Busy street scene in the city centre

Goderich Beach, Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone, Goderich Beach. People crowd on to the beach when the fishing boats return from sea. In 1982 the beach was a busy fishing village

The Ashanti Expedition, 1873-74: Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Kumasi, February 4, 1874, (1901). General Sir Garnet Wolseley (1833-1914) led the British campaign against the forces of Kofi Karikari

Busua Beach at sunset, Ghana, Africa

Ghana, Lake Bosomtwe. Sunset seen from a lodge

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Wli waterfall lodge, nice guesthouse in Wli

Africa, Ghana, Elmina. Ampenyi. The beach with the coconut palm grove

Africa, Ghana, Elmina. Handmade glass bead bracelets in Ampenyi

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Looms in a factury in the Kente weavers village

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. View towards Amedzofe and the Mount Gemi

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. In the Tafi-Atome Monkey Sanctuary

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Tree in the natural forest of the Wli waterfall

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. The path to the Wle waterfall

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Abandoned colonial house

Africa, Ghana, Elmina drying fish at the market

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. View from Amedzofe, the highest village of the area

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"Discover the Rich Heritage and Natural Beauty of Ghana" Step into history at The King of Ashantis Palace in Kumasi, a majestic symbol of Ghana's cultural legacy dating back to 1874. Experience the breathtaking sea view of Accra, the vibrant capital city of Ghana, located on the Gold Coast of West Africa. Explore the diverse landscapes and regions depicted on an Africa Political Map, with Ghana standing proudly as a beacon of progress and unity. Immerse yourself in the heartland by visiting Ashanti Region's bustling city, Kumasi - where tradition meets modernity. Celebrate Ghanaian Independence Day with a stamp showcasing Queen Elizabeth II, highlighting our nation's journey towards freedom and self-governance. Relax and unwind at Labadi Beach in Accra, where golden sands meet crystal-clear waters - a true oasis in West Africa. Marvel at Takoradi Harbour through a vintage British Empire Marketing Board poster that captures its significance as a hub for trade and commerce during colonial times. Witness Fante Soldiers' bravery as they served alongside the British against the Ashanti tribe - an important chapter in our shared history. Visit Cape Coast, another historical gem along Ghana's coastline that played a pivotal role during the transatlantic slave trade era - offering insight into both triumphs and tribulations faced by our ancestors. Embark on an adventure to Wli Falls – one of nature's wonders nestled within lush greenery – showcasing Ghana's natural beauty at its finest. Observe local fishermen bringing their bountiful catch ashore in Elmina; experience firsthand how fishing has been integral to our coastal communities for generations. Indulge your senses once more at Labadi Beach – soak up sunsets over palm-fringed shores while embracing all that makes Accra truly special.