Subject(s): gourd, calabash / Date: 1986 / Genre: 35 mm slide - Improving African Futures Using Lessons from the Past

Start Over Subject(s) gourd, calabash Date 1986 Genre 35 mm slide

Description:: Gbԑԑnlԑԑ Katoo in Gbao celebrates the funeral of the caretaker of a shrine who was understood to have been killed by the 'fetish' because of harm he allegedly planned against family members. In this case, the funeral involves special forms of drumming, dancing and songs as part of a thanksgiving to the shrine. Here, left, Kwabena Nika plays a double gong while to his right Abena Gyakari and Ma Millah sing and play calabash rattles. The drums being played are those specifically associated with the shrine. Gbao, 8 August, 1986.
Rights:: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:: University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:: Gbao
Subjects:: Rattles; Gbԑԑnlԑԑ (Gbeenlee) Katoo
Subjects Facet:: Drums (musical instrument); Rites and ceremonies; Funeral customs and rites; Gourd, Calabash; Gongs
Creator:: Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Contributors:: Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:: 1986
Date searchable:: 1986-08-08
Genre:: 35 mm slide
Genre Facet:: 35 mm slide
Location(s):: Gbao;8.147021, -2.362744
Date Digitized:: 2016
Commentary:: Slide scanned by Veronique Plante
Geographic Coordinates:: 8.147021, -2.362744

Description:: Gbԑԑnlԑԑ Katoo in Gbao celebrates the funeral of the caretaker of a shrine. After falling ill and dying, the man was understood to have been killed by the 'fetish' because of harm he was alleged to be planning against family members. In this case, the funeral involves special forms of drumming, dancing and songs as part of a thanksgiving to the shrine. On the left, Yaw Ble plays an antelope antler horn while holding an iron gong in his right hand. Next (right), Kwabena Nika plays a double iron gong with a wooden hammer. Abena Gyakari, Akua Bedu Wo, and Akua Asԑmpasa (blue top) play calabash rattles. Standing, Kwame Fnaso plays the special drums associated with the shrine. Gbao, 8 August, 1986.
Rights:: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:: University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:: Gbao
Subjects:: Gbԑԑnlԑԑ (Gbeenlee) Katoo; Atumpan drums
Subjects Facet:: Rites and ceremonies; Funeral customs and rites; Gourd, Calabash; Gongs; Drums (musical instrument)
Creator:: Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Contributors:: Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:: 1986
Date searchable:: 1986-08-08
Genre:: 35 mm slide
Genre Facet:: 35 mm slide
Format:: Image
Location(s):: Gbao;8.147021, -2.362744
Date Digitized:: 2016
Commentary:: Slide scanned by Veronique Plante
Geographic Coordinates:: 8.147021, -2.362744

Description:: Gbԑԑnlԑԑ Katoo in Gbao celebrates the funeral of the caretaker of a shrine who was understood to have been killed by the 'fetish' because of harm he allegedly planned against family members. In this case, the funeral involves special forms of drumming, dancing and songs as part of a thanksgiving to the shrine. On the left, Yaw Ble plays an antelope antler horn while holding an iron gong in his right hand. Abena Gyakari, Akua Bedu Wo, and Akua Asԑmpasa (blue top) play calabash rattles. Standing, Kwame Fnaso plays the special drums associated with the shrine. Looking on, right, is James Anane. Two photos. Gbao, 8 August, 1986.
Rights:: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:: University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:: Gbao
Subjects:: Rattles; Gbԑԑnlԑԑ (Gbeenlee) Katoo; Horn; Atumpan drums
Subjects Facet:: Gourd, Calabash; Gongs; Drums (musical instrument); Funeral customs and rites; Rites and ceremonies
Creator:: Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Contributors:: Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:: 1986
Date searchable:: 1986-08-08
Genre:: 35 mm slide
Genre Facet:: 35 mm slide
Format:: Image
Source:: Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):: Gbao;8.147021, -2.362744
Date Digitized:: 2016
Commentary:: Slide scanned by Veronique Plante
Geographic Coordinates:: 8.147021, -2.362744

Description:: Gbԑԑnlԑԑ Katoo in Gbao celebrates the funeral of the caretaker of a shrine who was understood to have been killed by the 'fetish' because of harm he allegedly planned against family members. In this case, the funeral involves special forms of drumming, dancing and songs as part of a thanksgiving to the shrine. Here, Yaw Ble wears a strip-woven smock as he plays an antelope antler horn and dances. To the left, women play calabash rattles and Kwabena Nika plays a double iron gong. Drums that belong to the shrine are played as he dances. Four photos. Gbao, 8 August, 1986.
Rights:: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:: University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:: Gbao
Subjects:: Rattles; Gbԑԑnlԑԑ (Gbeenlee) Katoo; Horn; Atumpan drums
Subjects Facet:: Gourd, Calabash; Gongs; Drums (musical instrument); Funeral customs and rites; West African strip weaving; Rites and ceremonies
Creator:: Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Contributors:: Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:: 1986
Date searchable:: 1986-08-08
Genre:: 35 mm slide
Genre Facet:: 35 mm slide
Format:: Image
Location(s):: Gbao;8.147021, -2.362744
Date Digitized:: 2016
Commentary:: Slide scanned by Veronique Plante
Geographic Coordinates:: 8.147021, -2.362744

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