Sunday, October 14, 2012

Crown Jewels & Ghana Royal Family

While on a business trip to Norway, the King of Ghana was robbed of precious jewels that had been handed down through the Ashanti family for generations.  This occurred at a hotel in Oslo during a business conference, where the briefcase containing the jewelry was stolen.  This extravagant jewelry that the Ashanti family wears is worn during public appearances, and is used to represent the power and significance of the Ashanti family.  The jewels that are incorporated into these pieces are said to have spiritual significance as well.  Some of the people of Ghana are now questioning if their king is going to be dethroned because of this. 
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/10/crown-jewels-stolen-from-ghanas-royal-family/
Julie Marchese

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