NEW Men's Traditional Slippers Ghanaian Handmade Leather Slippers Men's Shoe Sandals, size 44/10 US. This is a beautiful Ghanaian Traditional Slipper.Ahenemais the local name for this Traditional Ghanaian Men’s pair of Slippers. It is a local sandal usually used by chiefs, queens, elderly people in the society and the rich or well-to-do in society. It is the royal footwear of theAkanand symbolizes pure elegance and class. It is worn during traditional events like festivals, funerals, marriage ceremonies and also worn for church functions in modern times.

Lately, theAhenemahas become a general fashion item such that anyone who can afford it can buy and use it.

History explains that during the olden days, when these sandals were made for Chiefs, it was supposed to be named after the King but since the name of the King was not supposed to be mentioned in vain, they rather named the sandals after the children of the Kings and hence the nameAhenemawhich translates as "The King’s Children".

Ahenemais in two (2) main types:“AsansanTuo”which has a curved shape and“Atine”which has a practically straight shape and worn by Chiefs.

The sole of anAhenemaslipper is shaped into the letter 8 and this is done basically for stability during walking. Makers of theAhenemain the past used skins likeTromoofor the sole of theAhenema and goat skin for the inner sole. See all photos, text message is better, see my other adds, thank you.