Carving an Ashanti Stool; 004; A. C. P.. Published by C.B.C. Box 3285, Accre - Ghana
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Original caption reads:"Adinkra.Afr.Printed Cloth.Ashanti.Ghana.Kumasi.Tech.Traditional Mourning Cloth" (top). "Cloth and Stamps. Gu-40. Sieber. 5/1969 IU Museum Reb 2/82" (bottom)
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Adinkra cloth, 32" x 72", Ghana, no date. Photographed by Roy Sieber.
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Adinkra mourning cloth, detail, Sieber collection, Ghana, April 1966. Photographed by Roy Sieber.
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"Similar to a typical traditional Asante courtyard house, a shrine house or 'Obosomfie' is made up of 4 buildings enclosing a central courtyard or 'gyase'. Three of the buildings are open to the courtyard with raised floors. One of these is reserved for the drummers; another room is used by the singers; the third open room is used as a cooking area where ceremonial meals were regularly prepared to be partaken of by the gods. The fourth building, housing the shrine, is closed by decorated walls or intricate open-work screen walls. The entry to this room is usually strictly restricted to the priest and his attendants. An important feature in the courtyard is the 'nyame dua' or altar for the sky god. This is in the form of a tree or a forked post with calabash. It is placed to the right of the shrine room entrance." [Asante Traditional Buildings. World Heritage. A Ghana Museums and Monuments Publication]. The last conservation work was carried out in the late 1960s and early 1970s. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
F 2 ASH 22 EE 71
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Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
36
Frame value is 6.
Slide No. F 2 ASH 22 EE 71
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"Similar to a typical traditional Asante courtyard house, a shrine house or 'Obosomfie' is made up of 4 buildings enclosing a central courtyard or 'gyase'. Three of the buildings are open to the courtyard with raised floors. One of these is reserved for the drummers; another room is used by the singers; the third open room is used as a cooking area where ceremonial meals were regularly prepared to be partaken of by the gods. The fourth building, housing the shrine, is closed by decorated walls or intricate open-work screen walls. The entry to this room is usually strictly restricted to the priest and his attendants. An important feature in the courtyard is the 'nyame dua' or altar for the sky god. This is in the form of a tree or a forked post with calabash. It is placed to the right of the shrine room entrance." [Asante Traditional Buildings. World Heritage. A Ghana Museums and Monuments Publication]. The last conservation work was carried out in the late 1960s and early 1970s.This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
F 2 ASH 25 EE 71
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Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
36
Frame value is 4.
Slide No. F 2 ASH 25 EE 71
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The photograph depicts Asante Paramount Chief Nana Akyanfuo Akowuah Dateh II. He was both Akwamuhene (chief of Akwamu, one of the early Akan kingdoms) and Asafohene (captain of an Asafo company, or a ceremonial head of a group of kinsmen). Seated on the right, regional chief Kwaku Addai. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 31 EE 70
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Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N10
Frame value is 23.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 31 EE 70
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The photograph depicts Asante Paramount Chief Nana Akyanfuo Akowuah Dateh II. He was both Akwamuhene (chief of Akwamu, one of the early Akan kingdoms) and Asafohene (captain of an Asafo company, or a ceremonial head of a group of kinsmen). Seated on the right, regional chief Kwaku Addai. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 39 EE 70
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Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N10
Frame value is 21.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 39 EE 70
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The photograph depicts Asante Paramount Chief Nana Akyanfuo Akowuah Dateh II. He was both Akwamuhene (chief of Akwamu, one of the early Akan kingdoms) and Asafohene (captain of an Asafo company, or a ceremonial head of a group of kinsmen). Seated on the right, regional chief Kwaku Addai. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 39.1 EE 70
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Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N10
Frame value is 13.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 39.1 EE 70
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The photograph depicts Asante Paramount Chief Nana Akyanfuo Akowuah Dateh II. He was both Akwamuhene (chief of Akwamu, one of the early Akan kingdoms) and Asafohene (captain of an Asafo company, or a ceremonial head of a group of kinsmen). Seated on the right, regional chief Kwaku Addai. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 39.2 EE 70
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Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N10
Frame value is 20.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 39.2 EE 70
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The photograph depicts Asante Paramount Chief Nana Akyanfuo Akowuah Dateh II. He was both Akwamuhene (chief of Akwamu, one of the early Akan kingdoms) and Asafohene (captain of an Asafo company, or a ceremonial head of a group of kinsmen). Seated on the right, regional chief Kwaku Addai. "In the nineteenth century sword ornaments became more varied and numerous, often representing a proverbial theme. Further proliferation occured in this century, more specifically after 1924, when the Asantehene Prempeh I returned from his long exile. Paramount chiefs maintain a group of sword-bearers, each of whom carries one of the state swords on public occasions. But while swords are thus essential items of regalia, their use is symbolic." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 41 EE 70
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Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N10
Frame value is 16.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 41 EE 70
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The photograph depicts Asante Paramount Chief Nana Akyanfuo Akowuah Dateh II. He was both Akwamuhene (chief of Akwamu, one of the early Akan kingdoms) and Asafohene (captain of an Asafo company, or a ceremonial head of a group of kinsmen). Seated on the right, regional chief Kwaku Addai. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 42 EE 70
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N10
Frame value is 14.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 42 EE 70
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The photograph depicts Asante Paramount Chief Nana Akyanfuo Akowuah Dateh II. He was both Akwamuhene (chief of Akwamu, one of the early Akan kingdoms) and Asafohene (captain of an Asafo company, or a ceremonial head of a group of kinsmen). Seated on the right, regional chief Kwaku Addai. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 43 EE 70
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Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N10
Frame value is 17.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 43 EE 70
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The photograph depicts Asante Paramount Chief Nana Akyanfuo Akowuah Dateh II. He was both Akwamuhene (chief of Akwamu, one of the early Akan kingdoms) and Asafohene (captain of an Asafo company, or a ceremonial head of a group of kinsmen). Seated on the right, regional chief Kwaku Addai. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 45 EE 70
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Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N10
Frame value is 19.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 45 EE 70
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The photograph depicts Asante Paramount Chief Nana Akyanfuo Akowuah Dateh II. He was both Akwamuhene (chief of Akwamu, one of the early Akan kingdoms) and Asafohene (captain of an Asafo company, or a ceremonial head of a group of kinsmen). Seated on the right, regional chief Kwaku Addai. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 46 EE 70
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N10
Frame value is 22.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 46 EE 70
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The photograph depicts Asante Paramount Chief Nana Akyanfuo Akowuah Dateh II. He was both Akwamuhene (chief of Akwamu, one of the early Akan kingdoms) and Asafohene (captain of an Asafo company, or a ceremonial head of a group of kinsmen). Seated on the right, regional chief Kwaku Addai. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 48 EE 70
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Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N10
Frame value is 27.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 48 EE 70
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The photograph depicts Asante Paramount Chief Nana Akyanfuo Akowuah Dateh II. He was both Akwamuhene (chief of Akwamu, one of the early Akan kingdoms) and Asafohene (captain of an Asafo company, or a ceremonial head of a group of kinsmen). Seated on the right, regional chief Kwaku Addai. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 48.1 EE 70
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Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N10
Frame value is 25.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 48.1 EE 70
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The photograph depicts Asante Paramount Chief Nana Akyanfuo Akowuah Dateh II. He was both Akwamuhene (chief of Akwamu, one of the early Akan kingdoms) and Asafohene (captain of an Asafo company, or a ceremonial head of a group of kinsmen). Seated on the right, regional chief Kwaku Addai. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 48.2 EE 70
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Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N10
Frame value is 28.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 48.2 EE 70
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The photograph depicts Asante Paramount Chief Nana Akyanfuo Akowuah Dateh II. He was both Akwamuhene (chief of Akwamu, one of the early Akan kingdoms) and Asafohene (captain of an Asafo company, or a ceremonial head of a group of kinsmen). Seated on the right, regional chief Kwaku Addai. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 51 EE 70
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N10
Frame value is 22.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 51 EE 70
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The photograph depicts Asante Paramount Chief Nana Akyanfuo Akowuah Dateh II. He was both Akwamuhene (chief of Akwamu, one of the early Akan kingdoms) and Asafohene (captain of an Asafo company, or a ceremonial head of a group of kinsmen). Seated on the right, regional chief Kwaku Addai. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 52 EE 70
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N10
Frame value is 21.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 52 EE 70
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