Staffs are typically works of carved wood and gold leaf which aid in the process of communication between the government and citizens. The structure of the staff consists of the stick and a carved ornament at the top that represents one or more Akan proverbs.
The typical staff is made of intricately carved wood and gold leaf, acting as a medium for exchange between the government and its people. Its design consists of a wooden rod topped with an ornate carving that embodies one or more Akan sayings.