KWAME AKOTO “ALMIGHTY GOD ART WORKS”, born in 1950
Kumasi, Ghana
Feathers Chief of the Ashanti King (ntakrahene)
Feathers Chief of the Ashanti King (Ntakrahene)
Circa 1999/2000.
Glycerophthalic paint on plywood panel and wooden framing strips, 87 x 85.5 cm.
Signed Almighty God Art Works Suame Jun. (Junction) KSI (Kumasi), and phone number, lower right of the frame.
Provenance: Yasmina Chenoufi Collection, Paris.
Acquired directly from the artist in Kumasi around 2005.
Bibliography: Kwame Akoto, Almighty God Art Works. Exhibition catalogue Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac. Fondation Antoine de Galbert. Empire books, 2026. Related work page 29 “The Golden Stool” circa 1995.

The Ntakrahene is a high-ranking dignitary, guardian and bearer of royal insignia, such as ceremonial feathered headdresses and other elements of royal adornment worn during major ceremonies.
Feathers signify rank and dignity associated with strength, wisdom, and bravery.

This hyperrealistic work belongs to a series commemorating the funeral ceremonies of King Otumfoj Opoku Ware II, produced shortly after his death in February 1999, alongside two other paintings presented in the same exhibition, The late Otumfoj Opoku Ware II and Dancing chief (…).