 
Like many others I was a goldsmith in our town,
Kumasi, making jewellery and statues and other decorations. I learnt
the skill from my father and he from his. We made many beautiful pieces - they made us wealthy. Our best customer was the
Asantehene (although I did not agree with his taste!).
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This is a gold pectoral disc. They hung from cords around the necks of young men who served the Asantehene.
These servants were known as 'souls' and walked in front of the chief on ceremonial occasions to ward off evil. The discs are
often known as soul-washers' badges.
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