1. 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

Commentary:

Negative scanned by Veronique Plante

Geographic Coordinates:

8.164906, -2.355708

2. Tolɛɛ Kofi Dwuru II, Paramount Chief of Banda, Ahenkro, 1967

Description:

Tolɛɛ Kofi Dwuru II was the Paramount Chief of Banda from the time of his enstoolment in 1938 until his death in 1977. Here the Nafana chief is pictured seated on an Asante-style "akonkromfi" chair with his sandaled feet resting on a carved wooden white stool to which protective leather amulets made by Islamic clerics have been tied on to the stool's central column. Two large cast metal bells rest on either side of the stool at its base. The paramount chief wears a white cotton cloth bearing geometric designs and Arabic script written in black, blue and red inks. To the right, an Asante-style "assipim" chair is propped against the wall. Suspended from a cord on the wall behind him is a collection of animal bones among which are large ungulate (hoofed animal) and carnivore skulls and jaw bones. For additional details, see Bravmann, René A. (1974) "Islam and Tribal Art in West Africa" (Cambridge University Press), pp. 88-95. Two photos. Ahenkro, 25 November, 1967.

Rights:

Copyright Undetermined

Publisher:

University of Victoria Libraries

Relation:

https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17435

Location(s) Facet:

Ahenkro

Subjects:

Royal attire; Paramount Chief; Cloth

Subjects Facet:

Islam; Stools; Royal regalia; Chairs; Chiefs; Bells; Textiles; Ashanti

Identifier:

Negative 28A/29; Negative 29A/30

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

Commentary:

Negative scanned by Veronique Plante

Geographic Coordinates:

8.164906, -2.355708

3. Habaa Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:

Oral history of Habaa Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes how the family came to live in the Banda area and their movements in relation to wars between Banda and Asante. Also described are negotiations to settle a dispute with Kulango people and the history of how the family acquired the Kete dance from Kulango people. A list of former male and female heads of family is provided. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Habaa Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 16. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 4 pages.

Rights:

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial

Publisher:

University of Victoria Libraries

Location(s) Facet:

Ahenkro

Subjects:

Kakala; Kete; Latolo; Bui ; Family history; Migration; Habaa Katoo

Subjects Facet:

Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Music; Rites and ceremonies; Gold; Wars; Oral history; Ashanti; Gongs; Kulango (African people); Nafana (African people)

Creator:

Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James

Contributors:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Afua Kumah; Abraham Forjour; Adoa Tami; Enoch Mensah

Date searchable:

1986

Date searchable:

2001-07-08

Genre:

Text

Genre Facet:

Text

Format:

Text

Language Facet:

English

Location(s):

Ahenkro;8.164591, -2.355672

Date Digitized:

2016-08-21

Geographic Coordinates:

8.164591, -2.355672

4. History of Kafͻnͻ [Kafono] Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:

Oral history of Kafͻnͻ [Kafono] Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes their relationship to Gbԑԑnlԑԑ [Gbeenlee] Katoo in Gbao and how the family came to live in the area; their interactions with Mo and other surrounding people; and their role in providing sword bearers and executioners for the palace. They are among the seven founding families of Ahenkro. A list of past swordbearers and female heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Kafɔnɔ Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pp. 22-23. 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/17-16689 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16688

Location(s) Facet:

Ahenkro

Subjects:

Kafono Katoo; Senyon; Family history; Swordbearer; Migration; Executioner; Mo

Subjects Facet:

Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Gold; Wars; Oral history; Ashanti; Nafana (African people)

Creator:

Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James

Contributors:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Mapԑni; Yelinyunͻ; Gabriel Amoako; Yaw Fori; Kupo Aboateaa

Date searchable:

1986

Date searchable:

1986-07-23

Genre:

Text

Genre Facet:

Text

Format:

Text

Language Facet:

English

Location(s):

Ahenkro;8.164591, -2.355672

Date Digitized:

2016-08-21

Geographic Coordinates:

8.164591, -2.355672