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•Twi/ English Name: Ekoo(=parrot)/Sword with Parrot Symbol (Symbol of Royal Family: Agona)

•Material: Gold/brass/leather

•Usage: During festivals, when the king sits in his royal seat, the sword is held by sword bearers.

•Brief Introduction: The royal family, Agona, chose a parrot as their family symbol. The members of the royal family are good orators and can speak very well even without training, just like the parrot can speak well without training. They used the parrot as a symbol of intellegence and oratory talents.
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Author Siney320

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