Culture or time period: Ashanti / Accession year: [Missing] / Function: 1.6 Manufacturing, Constructing, Craft, and Professional Pursuits - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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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.

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 5-12953, described as Dame-Dame (a draft game). A more traditionally popular game is the oware., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12953, 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 #59 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; circle with double terrace inside; diam. 6 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 5-12934, described as Nsorama (a child of the heavens. Star.) "Obu Nyankon soroma te Nyame na onte neho so." A child of the Supreme Being I do not depend on myself. My illumination is only a reflection of His., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12934, 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 #24 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; spoked sheel design; diam. 5.6 cm./or star-like. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12951, described as Afena (a state ceremonial sword). "Akofena kunim ko a, wobo afena kye no safohene." The retiring great warrior always has a royal sword of rest. Recognition of gallantry., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12951, 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 #57 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; crossed curved swords (afena); l. 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 5-12943, described as Ntesie-matemasi (I have heard and kept it). "Nyansa bun mu nne mate masie." Symbol of wisdom and knowledge., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12943, 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 #39 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with red splint handle; 2 figure-8s with diamond in center; projections within the circles; 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 5-12942, 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 5-12940, described as Ako-ben (war horn). The sound of Akoben is a battle cry, hence it symbolises a call to arms., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12940, 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 #35 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; diamonds with lunate shape above; h. 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 5-12923, described as Kramobone amma yanhu kramo-pa. We cannot tell a good mohammadan from a bad one. The fake and the genuine look alike because of hypocrisy, Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12923, 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 #6 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; 4 lobes with curvilinear design inside; w. block 6 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.