Akan state

C34505
concept

An Akan state is a precolonial West African political entity formed by Akan-speaking peoples, typically organized around a centralized chieftaincy, matrilineal clans, and complex systems of trade, warfare, and ritual authority.

All labels observed (2)

Label Occurrences
Akan state canonical 3
Fante state 1

Instances (4)

Instance Via concept surface
Denkyira
Akwamu
Wassa
Mankessim Kingdom Fante state