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1. History of Gbԑԑnlԑԑ [Gbeenlee] Katoo, Gbao

Description:
Oral history of Gbԑԑnlԑԑ [Gbeenlee] Katoo (house), Gbao. This was the first family history recorded as part of the Banda Research Project. The history describes how the Gbԑԑnlԑԑ family came to live in the Banda area, relating also the history of the Brafour segment of the family who live in Ahenkro (Kafͻnͻ/Kafono Katoo). It relays how the Jakari Fetish was brought to the area. Former male and female heads of family are listed. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Gbɛɛnlɛɛ Katoo, Gbau [Gbao]. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pp. 11-13. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 4 pages.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16692 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16674 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16691 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17484
Location(s) Facet:
Gbao
Subjects:
Kakala; Gbԑԑnlԑԑ [Gbeenlee] Katoo; Senyon Kupo; Family history; Fetish; Migration; Kafono Katoo; Brafour
Subjects Facet:
Gonja (African people); Shrines; Rites and ceremonies; Gold; Wars; Oral history; Ashanti; Witch hunting; Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Nafana (African people)
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Asԑmpasah, Kofi ; Gbutue, Donkor; Kwame, Pԑh
Date searchable:
1982;1986
Date searchable:
1982-11-16
Genre:
Text
Genre Facet:
Text
Format:
Text
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Gbao;8.147021, -2.362744
Date Digitized:
2016-08-21
People Facet:
Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James
Geographic Coordinates:
8.147021, -2.362744

2. Pottery firing techniques, Bondakile, Adadiem and Dorbour, 1982, 1994

Description:
This short video made from still photographic images illustrates the firing techniques of Banda-area potters. It shows examples of bonfire firing and post-firing treatment of vessels in a solution of pounded bark. Images include a 1982 sequence following Mo potters in Bondakile and 1994 images of Nafana potters in Adadiem and Dorbour, featuring Afua Donkor and Yaa Nsiah Adiemu from the latter. Original images used to make the video are available in the Banda Through Time Repository. Bondakile, 1982. Adadiem, Dorbour, 1994. Length: 4.22 minutes.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17150 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17352 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17351
Location(s) Facet:
Adadiem
Subjects:
Potting; Bonfire; Water jars; Grinding bowls; Women's work
Subjects Facet:
Handicraft; Pottery making; Pottery; Firing (Ceramics); Firewood
Creator:
Elisa O'Malley
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Dr. M. Dores Cruz; Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
1982;1984
Date searchable:
2019-04-18
Genre:
Digital video
Genre Facet:
Digital video
Format:
Video
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Adadiem;7.986031, -2.546331
People Facet:
Elisa O'Malley
Commentary:
Video made from still images in Adobe Premier by Elisa O'Malley
Geographic Coordinates:
7.986031, -2.546331

3. Pottery forming techniques, Dorbour and Adadiem, 1994

Description:
This short Banda Heritage video made from still photographic images illustrates the potting techniques of Banda-area potters. It highlights the steps in their draw-and-drag forming method and the tools they use. Among the Nafana potters pictured in the video are Yaa Tenabrɛ, Adwoa Fodjoa, Peni Krah and Ama Donkor from Dorbour. Also pictured is a potter from Adadiem (1994) and an image from Bondakile (1982). Original images used to make the video are available in the Banda Heritage Repository. Dorbour, Adadiem, 1994. Bondakile 1982. Length: 5.05 minutes.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17151 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17352 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17351
Location(s) Facet:
Adadiem
Subjects:
Potting; Grinding stone; Women's work; Potting tools; Maize cob
Subjects Facet:
Handicraft; Pottery making; Enameled ware
Creator:
Elisa O'Malley
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Dr. M. Dores Cruz; Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
1994;1982
Date searchable:
2019-04-18
Genre:
Digital video
Genre Facet:
Digital video
Format:
Video
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Adadiem;8.082874, -2.552821
People Facet:
Elisa O'Malley
Commentary:
Video made from still images in Adobe Premier by Elisa O'Malley
Geographic Coordinates:
8.082874, -2.552821

4. Preparing potting clay, Banda area, 1982, 1994

Description:
This short video made from still photographic images shows how potters mine and process the clay they use to make pots. The video includes images of Mo potters in Bondakile and Nafana potters in Dorbour, including Yakosua. Original images used to make the video are available in the Banda Through Time Repository. Bondakile, 1982. Dorbour, 1994. Length: 2.25 minutes.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17150 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17151 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17351
Location(s) Facet:
Bondakile
Subjects:
Potting; Metal pots; Clay; Headpans; Women's work; Children's work
Subjects Facet:
Handicraft; Pottery making; Clay mining
Creator:
Elisa O'Malley
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Dr. M. Dores Cruz; Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
1994;1982
Date searchable:
2019-04-18
Genre:
Digital video
Genre Facet:
Digital video
Format:
Video
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Bondakile;7.986031, -2.546331
People Facet:
Elisa O'Malley
Commentary:
Video made from still images in Adobe Premier by Elisa O'Malley
Geographic Coordinates:
7.986031, -2.546331

5. Pottery forming techniques, Bondakile, 1982

Description:
This short video made from still photographic images shows how Mo potters in Bondakile make clay jars using a draw-and-drag technique. The focus is on forming of the jar's body and rim. Original images used to make the video are available in the Banda Through Time Repository. Bondakile, 1982. Length: 2.59 minutes.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17150 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17151 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17352
Location(s) Facet:
Bondakile
Subjects:
Potting; Forming; Women's work; Maize cob; Jars
Subjects Facet:
Handicraft; Pottery making
Creator:
Elisa O'Malley
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
1982
Date searchable:
2019-04-18
Genre:
Digital video
Genre Facet:
Digital video
Format:
Video
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Bondakile;7.986031, -2.546331
People Facet:
Elisa O'Malley
Commentary:
Video made from still images in Adobe Premier by Elisa O'Malley
Geographic Coordinates:
7.986031, -2.546331