Asante Egg in the Hand Power Symbol from Ghana Set of Two Hands chrysocolla earrings supported by King James the

supported by King James the Conqueror and advised by San Raimundo de Peñafort

6 1/4" tall

Marie-Therese Brincard et al

(E) 15mm x 45mm

Asante Egg in the Hand Power Symbol from Ghana Set of Two Hands chrysocolla earrings supported by King James theAsante Egg in the Hand Power Symbol from Ghana Set of Two Hands Material: Finely carved wood. One Hand has Gold and Silver Leaf applied as typical of Asante Royal Court Regalia The Symbol of an Egg in a Hand depicts an Asante Proverb that cautions "The Powerful Rulers to be Firm but Prudent in their Rule: To be a Ruler is like holding an Egg in the Hand; if it is pressed too hard it breaks, but if not held tightly enough it may slip and smash on the