Batakarikeseɛ, the invincible war dress.(Asante history.

Batakarikeseɛ, the invincible war dress.

The Batakarikeseɛ is one of the military tunics (dress) of the Asantehene. The origins of the Batakarikeseɛ is a matter of secrecy.

The Batakarikeseɛ is fastened with some leather pouches which contain prayers and exhortations to GOD.

It is worn only on these occasions:

1. During the enstoolment process of a new Asantehene.
2. When the Asantehene performs a Grand Funeral (Ayikeseɛ).
3. When the Asantehene himself leads a battle against enemy forces.

The Batakarikeseɛ is invincible and impregnable against all forms of military weaponry. Maybe, just maybe, the nuclear bomb is its weakness.

Peaww

Credit:Yaw Afreh.