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Asante-style "akonkromfi" chair belonging to Tolɛɛ Kofi Dwuru II, Ahenkro, 1967


Description:
This Asante-style "akonkromfi" chair belonged to Tolɛɛ Kofi Dwuru II who was the Paramount Chief of Banda from the time of his enstoolment in 1938 until his death in 1977. Kofi Dwuru purchased the chair in Kumasi during the 1930s. The chair's back rest and legs are studded with brass tacks. A leather cushion rests on the seat of the chair. For additional details, see Bravmann, René A. (1974) "Islam and Tribal Art in West Africa" (Cambridge University Press), pp. 89. Ahenkro, 25 November, 1967.
Rights:
Copyright Undetermined
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17329
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Paramount Chief
Subjects Facet:
Chiefs; Ashanti; Royal regalia; Chairs
Identifier:
Negative 30A/31
Creator:
Dr. René A. Bravmann
Contributors:
Dr. René A. Bravmann
Date searchable:
1967
Date searchable:
1967-11-25
Genre:
Black-and-white negative
Genre Facet:
Black-and-white negative
Format:
Image
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.164906, -2.355708
Date Digitized:
2016
People Facet:
Dr. René A. Bravmann
Commentary:
Negative scanned by Veronique Plante
Geographic Coordinates:
8.164906, -2.355708