A kidney-shaped cap (krobonkye) of dark brown leather, probably antelope skin, cut in a latticework chevron pattern, with applied bands of thin hammered gold affixed by wire. The main strips are in the form of a crocodile decorated with regular repoussé indentation in imitation of scaly skin. To either side of the crocodile are two curved gold strips in the form of snakes and six six-pointed stars, the whole surmounted by a gold finial.

Caps of this kind were worn by state sword-bearers and other officials on important occasions.  The crocodile may be a symbol of adaptability, admired in Ashanti culture for its ability to live in water, yet breathe air.