By Ahmed Baba Osmanu, this unusual jewelry box is named Akwati Sarki, or King's Box in the Hausa language. On its lid, a crocodile speaks to popular wisdom of traditional adinkra symbols, this one representing adaptability. Elephants, embossed in aluminum, adorn the sides with their power and strength. Such chests were once used by Zongo chiefs. I am introducing this ancient-style treasure box for power and protection over one's family, Osmanu says.
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