When Portuguese, Dutch, French, and English colonized the western coast of Africa (present Ghana) they called it Golden Coast. In that area, during festivals and celebrations, in the city of Elmina the Chief Akan adorns his arms, legs, neck with chains and jewels of various shapes, and embellishes his hairdo and beard with golden pendent and rattles.
Quando portoghesi, danesi, francesi e inglesi colonizzarono la costa occidentale dell Africa, corrispondente all attuale Ghana, la chiamarono Costa d Oro. In quest area, ad Elmina, il capo Akan, durante le festività ricopre braccia, gambe e collo con catene e gioielli di tutte le forme e adorna l acconciatura e la barba con pendenti d'oro e sonagli.