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... gold on account of the Fantees . In consequence of these calamities , " the Government desired from the African Committee , to authorize and enable them to venture an embassy to conciliate the powerful monarch of Ashantee , and to ...
... gold on account of the Fantees . In consequence of these calamities , " the Government desired from the African Committee , to authorize and enable them to venture an embassy to conciliate the powerful monarch of Ashantee , and to ...
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... gold and silver ; and embroidered cases of almost every colour , which flapped against their bodies as they moved , intermixed with small brass bells , the horns and tails of animals , shells and knives ; long leopards tails hung down ...
... gold and silver ; and embroidered cases of almost every colour , which flapped against their bodies as they moved , intermixed with small brass bells , the horns and tails of animals , shells and knives ; long leopards tails hung down ...
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... gold ornaments , which glistened in every direction . More than a hundred bands burst at once on our arrival with the peculiar airs of their several chiefs ; the horns flourished their defiances with the beating of innumerable drums and ...
... gold ornaments , which glistened in every direction . More than a hundred bands burst at once on our arrival with the peculiar airs of their several chiefs ; the horns flourished their defiances with the beating of innumerable drums and ...
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... gold necklaces intricately wrought , suspend- ed Moorish charms , dearly purchased , and enclosed in small square cases of gold , silver , and curious embroidery . Some wore necklaces reaching to the navel entirely , of aggry beads ; a ...
... gold necklaces intricately wrought , suspend- ed Moorish charms , dearly purchased , and enclosed in small square cases of gold , silver , and curious embroidery . Some wore necklaces reaching to the navel entirely , of aggry beads ; a ...
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... gold , at small distances , and the stocks were ornamented with shells . Finely grown girls stood behind the chairs of some , with silver basins . Their stools ( of the most laborious carved work , and generally with two large bells ...
... gold , at small distances , and the stocks were ornamented with shells . Finely grown girls stood behind the chairs of some , with silver basins . Their stools ( of the most laborious carved work , and generally with two large bells ...
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