Culture or time period: Akan cluster / Function: 1.6 Manufacturing, Constructing, Craft, and Professional Pursuits - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Loom heddle pulley, accession number 5-17104, described as Baule loom heddle pulley, carved darkened wood with Janus abstract animal head.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12938, described as Sunsum (soul). Some Akans believe that the soul of a ruler inhabits a younger coutier [sic]., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12938, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #49 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; 4 lobes with circle and diamond within; w. 5.8 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12948, described as Akoma Ntoaso. A symbol of agreement or a charter., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12948, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #54 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; cross with arms ending in half circles; circle in center; diam. 6.8 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-11807, described as Osrane ne nsorama (moon and star): a symbol of faithfulness., Ghana; Ntonso (17 mi. NE of Kumasi); ASHANTI (Murdock 32:18). June 27, 1973. 5-11807, acc no. 2947. File code: 1.6. Collector: Prof. Dan Crowley. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: To stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #28 on chart acc. env. #2931. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd block with reed split handle; block head consists of a "star and moon" design; L. 10 cm. References: See article in Acc. envelope #2931; "Adinkra Symbolism" prepared by Ablade Glover, 1969.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-11808, described as Printing blocks., Ghana; Ntonso (17 mi. NE of Kumasi); ASHANTI (Murdock 32:18). June 27, 1973. 5-11808, acc no. 2947. File code: 1.6. Collector: Prof. Dan Crowley. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: To stamp designs on Adinkra cloth. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd block with reed split handle; block head consists of two linked stepped designs; L. 11cm. References: See article in Acc. envelope #2931; "Adinkra Symbolism" prepared by Ablade Glover, 1969.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12946, described as Mmra krado (seal of the law). Symbolising supreme authority., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12946, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #46 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; 2 half circles connected by diamond; h. 7.5 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-11750, described as Nnowona (ahoma). Also called dono ntooso (the double dono drum), Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). April 25, 1973. 5-11750, acc no. 2931, file code 1.6. Collector: Dr. Keita K. Kankam. Donor: Univ. Approp. Materials, techniques: gourd with reed splints Context of use: to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like example #43 in article in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; lobed stamp with double triangle design inside; l. 9.6 cm. Reference: see article in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, Denver Mus. of N. H. Museum Pictorial No. 2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12942, described as Anibere a enso gya, nka mani abere: Seriousness dos not show fiery eyes else you will see my face all red., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12939, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #37 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; repeat of diamonds, each with small diamond within; w. 7 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12936, described as KodeE mowerewa" (the talons of the eagle). This is also said to be shaved on the heads of some court attendants., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12936, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #26 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; whirlwind design; w. 5.3 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

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