Traditional outfit of the AKAN woman of Ivory Coast...
Traditional outfit tells the story of the AKAN woman of Ivory Coast. It represents the beauty, femininity, and braveness embodied by the women of this ethnic group. This costume, which was totally handmade and carefully crafted with AKAN woven loincloth, celebrates the woman as a child-bearer and a life-giver. The cowrie shells that make up the center piece come from th