The King of Asante, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, displaying some of the hallmarks of his high office.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Occupant of the Golden Stool sitting in state in Morocco. Partially 
When two intellectual giants meet, I guess it's all lovely, or?
An affectionate Akwaaba, I guess. Picture Credit: Getty Images
Condi Rice and Nana Boateng, going through the Akwantukese 2007 publication. 
The former first lady, I've observed, is looking good these days. May be, relieved of the burdens of office ( herself and her husband ), her natural beauty has come to the fore. Actually, I think, Nana's mother did a very good job---or is it her grandmother?---, her head, has been moulded in a very typical Asante/Akan fashion, akin to an Akuaba head.
Nana, sitting instate. Flanked on the left by the Queen of Yilo Krobo, the Adwamponhemaa, the Santanhemaa and the Asokorehemaa
Nana sitting in state. On his left, is the Queen of Yilo Krobo, followed by Nana Akosua Afrakoma II, the Adwamponhemaa of New Juaben, then the Santanhemaa of NJ, the Asokorehemaa of NJ and other ahemaafuo of New Juaben. The Paramount Queen of New Juaben, Nana Yaa Dani II, I'm informed, didn't attend....Hmmm, Asem?
On the right hand side of this picture, close to Mrs Laura Bush, is Nana Akosua Afrakoma, of the royal stock of Juaben, and currently the Adwampong Ohemaa of New Juaben. Odehye3, Asante ahoofe yo poo.
The end of the durbar. As the Occupant of the Yiadom and Hwedie Stool of New Juaben takes leave, in accordance with tradition, he goes around the grounds to bid farewell to all assembled. The customs of the Akan kingship, has reciprocity as one of its core pillars. Here, flanked by one of his personal guard, he undertakes this custom. A Juaben King indeed, you are, Daasebre.
The Ruler of New Juaben, sitting in state, surrounded by courtiers during a durbar to welcome or celebrate the successes of a charity, in New Juaben. Reminiscent of the heydays of Juaben, the regalia of Nana, testifies that he is indeed a Juaben Ruler.
Daasebre Oti Boateng I, proceeding to a ceremonial under twirling umbrellas in Koforidua, capital of New Juaben State. Credit to Moteclife.com
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, exchanging greetings with a Chinese High Official, during a visit to China.
The present Occupant of the Golden Stool, Opemsuo Osei Tutu II, in a joyous mood during the first celebration of the AdaeKese3 festival of his reign. (2004)
Otumfuo Opoku Ware II, Asanteman Wura (1970-1999) and immediate predecessor of the present Asante Monarch, sitting in state. On his right, can be seen the Mponponsuo swordbearer( wearing the cap of eagle feathers ).
Otumfuo Osei Agyeman Prempeh II, Occupant of the Golden Stool (1931-1970), borne high in palanquin. Nana is canopied by the Bo-aman umbrella, and is wearing the gold chest triangular chest plate, known variously as ' adabo) ' or Sebekese3. The swordbearers are seen resting the gold decorated hilts of their swords against the sides of the palanquin.
The Ahemaa (Queens) in a mournful mood and dressage. On the left of the picture, is presumably the Mpampama Queen ( guessed, as they often sit side by side, otherwise unknown...will say a royal woman, to be on safe grounds ), then seated on a cushion, bespectacled is the Queen of Juaben, Nana Akosua Akyaamaa III.
The present Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, (1977- )sitting in state during an Adaekese3 celebration in Kumasi in 1991. Nana now, at a very advanced age, is seen here, seated on her gold gilded stool, and surrounded by her court attendants i.e the Mmodwoafuo and the nkotimse. Credit: Abayie Boaten, Prof.
An authentic African beauty. This picture was the first formal photograph of Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko II, taken after her installation in 1945. Nana was then in her mid-sixties. Credit to Kyerematen.
Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko II. Asantehemaa from (1945-1977). In November of that fateful year, Nana crossed the Great River to rest forever with Nananom Adikanfo>. Nana was the eldest sister of Otumfuo Opoku Ware II's mother, Nana Akua Mansa.
Nana Kwaadu Yiadom II, (1917 - 1945) sitting in state during a Kumasi durbar. Nana was the sister of Nana Prempeh I. Nana will be remembered for her joyous Adowa dance during the restoration of the Asante Confederacy, which led to the Governor alluding to her Kentenkye hair design as a ' dancing crown', from which the word dansinkran( having overshadowed the proper name ) has its origins. 
Fontomfrom drum set of New Juaben. Shown here are the 2 big drums known as Bomaa. 2 Nnawuro, i.e can be seen in the background. The drummer, in this case, an dexterious Okyerema, is certainly overexcited by the tunes.
The Ruler of New Juaben, sitting in state during a mini-durbar. He is shielded by large silk umbrellas, with one of the Oyokoman Oyokoman kente design ( which call attention to his exalted royalty ). The drooping sides of the umbrella are embroidered with the Yiadom and Hwedie Great Oyoko Clan of Juaben.
Akyeame, royal courtiers, linguists, advisors, prosecutors, defenders and intermediaries between Onyankopon, the blessed dead, the lesser gods and the living, offering libation at Koforidua. They are some of the akyeame of New Juaben.
When hardwork gets rewarded. Daasebre congratulates.
Well done, Nana seems to say. Nana Yaa Daani II, Queen of New Juaben, partially obscured, sits on Nana's left in blue cloth.
The Ruler of New Juaben, Nana Oti Boateng I, sits in state.
Well Done. A proud recipient, exchanges greetings with the Ruler of New Juaben.
Daasebre Oti Boateng I, Ruler of New Juaben, proceeds to a sitting at the seat of the Yiadom and Hwedie Junior Stool in Koforidua.
A visitor calls on the Ruler of Akyem Abuakwa at his palace at Kyebi. Credit....EEFSA.COM
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