Family history interview with members of Tapanwolo Katoo, including Pԑ Yaw, family head (seated, second from left), Kwadwo Ladjaa (seated, third from left) and Alhaji Adama Abudulai, Sabiye, 15 August, 1986.
Family history interview with members of Chorigbͻͻnͻ [Chorigboono] House, including Imam Lakaria (center, blue robe), Abakan Wͻye, Moro, Daudu, Sale Asomana, Alhaji Sefuyani, Adam Moro and Amadu Yaya, Sase, 20 July, 1986.
Members of Gbaŋmbɛ Katoo demonstrate the use of a (partially constructed) balo or xylophone (sinyeele in Nafaanra). The instrument is played at special funerals, including those of the paramount chief. A calabash with a small hole lies beneath the instrument. Together with other calabashes of graded size (small to large), it serves as the instrument's resonating chamber when fully assembled. By striking the sinyeele's wooden keys with a mallet, a range of musical notes are produced by the differently sized calabashes. Nyua Kwadwo (male family head) holds the mallets he uses to play the sinyeele. On each wrist he wears an iron bangle or bracelet with metal jangles. To the left, a family member plays a drum made from a clay pot. Sanwa, 6 August, 1986.
Oral history of Gangoolo Katoo (house), Sanwa, describes how the family came to settle in the Banda area and their role in selecting chiefs. The history lists former male and female heads of family. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Gangoolo Katoo, Samwa [Sanwa]. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 6. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 2 pages.
Based on interviews conducted in 1986, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo," was originally circulated in 1989 and reissued in 2011. The 1989 brochure included oral histories of 30 Banda area families. The histories of three additional families and photos were added to the 2011 brochure. The individual family histories and associated photos (where available) are also posted as separate documents in the Banda Through Time Repository. To access, search by house (katoo) name. To cite this work: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, 1986." Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 49 pages.
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.
Oral history of Boadum Katoo (house), Ahenkro, traces the family's ancestry to Wurache, ancestress of the Kuulo/Dompo people. The history lists former male and female heads of family. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Boadum Katoo, Banda Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 2. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 2 pages.
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Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Boadum Katoo; Family history; Kralongo; Dompofie; Bui; Kuulo; Wurache
Subjects Facet:
Gonja (African people); Wars; Oral history; Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana)
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Mariama Mansa; Kwaku Kra; Aja Donkor
Oral history of Falong Katoo (house), Fawoman, describes how Falong family came to settle in the Banda area and later established their home in Fawoman. The history lists former male and female heads of family. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Falong Katoo, Fawoman. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 5. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 2 pages.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Fawoman
Subjects:
Kakala; Falong Katoo; Family history; Kralongo; Migration
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Wars; Oral history; Nafana (African people)
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Kwame Tailor; Osei Kofi; Kofi Sunu
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
History of the Kabruno people, based on oral and written accounts. The history describes the migration of the Nafana people from Kakala, wars that affected the communities, and the succession of Kabruno chiefs. An account of the community fleeing to the Banda cave during the Asante assault on Banda is included, as is the history of stool regalia and the relationship with Ligbi people. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Kabruno History. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pp. 20-21. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 4 pages.