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121. Insitu shrine clusters, mound 6, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
Insitu pottery and iron artifacts associated with clusters C and D of what archaeologists interpret as a shrine that capped stratified deposits in a metallurgical workshop. Cluster D appears in the foreground, left, below unexcavated soil remaining around the 48N 8W unit peg. Here two small stones flank a flat iron disc (SF 09-159, left) and a tri-looped iron bangle (SF 09-158, right). Cluster C is a large grouping of pottery and iron objects located north of the tree stump, center photo. Included were several whole pottery lids, a broken but mostly complete jar associated with an iron bangle (SF 09-148) and a pair of miniature iron manacles (SF 09-171). The bangle is visible, resting on a soil pedestal in front of the tree trunk's center. In the photo's upper right, a large anvil stone (GS 09-32), on which sits a yellow notebook, is visible. Flanking this stone on its western edge was a portion of an ivory tusk. Photo scale marked in 5 cm increments. Arrow pointing north. Site Ngre Kataa. 10 June 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19092; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19193; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19191
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, Unit 48N 8W, Level 3
Date:
2009-06-10
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects Facet:
Excavations (Archaeology); Archaeology; Shrines; Pottery; Bangles; Ornaments; Iron
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-06-10
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

122. Insitu shrine cluster, mound 6, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
Insitu pottery and iron artifacts associated with cluster C of what archaeologists interpret as a shrine (clusters A-D) that capped stratified deposits in a metallurgical workshop. Lower center of the photo are two large pieces of an everted-rim jar, its exterior surface facing outward. Immediately above is a large portion of the same pot, its interior surface facing outward. Found positioned against the jar's interior surface was a pair of miniature iron manacles (SF 09-171, "B"-shaped object). An iron bangle (SF 09-148) was positioned at the jar's mouth, above the manacles. To the left of the bangle is the upper edge of a large grinding stone (GS 09-26), which later excavations revealed to be oriented with its grinding surface down. To the right of the bangle, a pedestal-handled pot lid (NK 09-381) rests with its interior surface oriented upward. Photo scale marked in cm. View looking south. Site Ngre Kataa. 10 June 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19080; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19161; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19193
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, Unit 48N 8W, Level 3
Date:
2009-06-10
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects:
Manacles
Subjects Facet:
Excavations (Archaeology); Archaeology; Shrines; Pottery; Bangles; Ornaments; Iron; Shackles
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-06-10
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

123. Shrine cluster, Mound 6, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
Excavation of a shrine cluster, two images. The image on left shows a pottery cluster, first exposed in June 2008, as it appeared on 10 June 2009. At bottom center of this image is a pedestal base, above which is a tight cluster of rim sherds. The curved sherd on the far right in this image is the outer edge of the pedestal-handled lid, which is fully exposed in the photo on the right, taken on 16 June 2009. A dog skull in a highly friable state is visible above and to the right of this lid in both photos. In the imgae on the right, an iron bangle (SF 09-219) can be seen resting in an angled position, below and left of which is a dog mandible. These were uncovered by excavation below and behind the pedestal base seen in the picture on the left. Photo scale marked in 5 cm increments. Site Ngre Kataa. 10 and 16 June 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19153; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19154
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, Unit 48N 8W, Levels 4-5, Cluster 11
Date:
2021-03-19
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects Facet:
Excavations (Archaeology); Ornaments; Bangles; Dogs; Shrines; Archaeology; Artifacts (Antiquities)
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
Commentary:
Composite photo made using Adobe Photoshop 2020
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

124. Insitu shrine clusters, mound 6, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
Insitu pottery and iron artifacts associated with clusters B and C of what archaeologists interpret as a shrine (clusters A-D) which capped stratified deposits in a metallurgical workshop. Far left in unit 48N 10W, the flat surface of an anvil/grinding stone (GS 09-32) is exposed, to the left (west) of which a poorly preserved portion of an elephant tusk was found (now removed). To the right (east) of the large stone is Cluster B, which includes the group of sherds seen in the vertical exposure in front and left (west) of the tree stump. Behind the tree stump is a large cluster (C) of pottery lids, partial pots and iron objects. Photo scale marked in 5 cm increments. View looking towards northwest. Site Ngre Kataa. 10 June 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19192; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19154; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19197; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19191
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, Unit 48N 8W, Levels 3-4
Date:
2009-06-10
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects Facet:
Excavations (Archaeology); Archaeology; Shrines; Pottery; Iron
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-06-10
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

125. Making T.Z. (tuo zafi), Ahenkro, 2009

Description:
A youngster (Mamee) uses a wooden paddle to stir a pot as a woman (Afiriye) tests the texture of its contents with her right hand. They are cooking T.Z. in an aluminum pot resting on three laterite hearth stones. T.Z. is short for "tuo zafi," which means hot porridge in Hausa. Surrounding the hearth are a series of plastic and metal containers used in food preparation. A large blue plastic barrel, used to store water, stands in a corner by the house wall. Partially obscured by Mamee's right hand and her paddle is a portable "coal pot" on which an aluminum pot with two handles sits. Unlike the stone hearth, which is fueled with wood, this portable hearth is fueled with charcoal and may be used to prepare soup while starchy staple foods cook over the wood fire. Ahenkro, 28 October, 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Women's work; Metal pots; Water barrels; Plastic containers
Subjects Facet:
Cooking; Food preparation; Food processing; Hearths
Creator:
Amanda L. Logan
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-10-28
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Amanda L. Logan
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.163128, -2.356303
Geographic Coordinates:
8.163128, -2.356303

126. Stirring T.Z. (tuo zafi), Ahenkro, 2009

Description:
An adolescent girl (Mamee) uses a wooden paddle to stir T.Z. cooking in an aluminum pot over a wood fire. T.Z. is short for "tuo zafi," which means hot porridge in Hausa. The pot sits on a hearth made of three laterite stones. Surrounding the hearth are aluminum and plastic pots and bowls used in preparation. A proper stirring technique is needed to achieve the springy texture of this starchy staple, which is served with a soup. Aluminum sheets in the background enclose a bathing area, behind which a raised platform holding firewood can be seen. Ahenkro, 28 October, 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Women's work; Metal pots; Plastic containers
Subjects Facet:
Cooking; Food preparation; Food processing; Hearths; Firewood
Creator:
Amanda L. Logan
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-10-28
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Amanda L. Logan
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.163128, -2.356303
Geographic Coordinates:
8.163128, -2.356303

127. Preparing soup on a wood fire, Bui, 2009

Description:
Ama Georgina cooks on a wood fire in the old settlement of Bui. She stirs soup in a cast aluminum pot over a hearth comprised of three large laterite stones. Ama has placed small stones between the pot and hearth stones to hold the pot in place as she cooks. A young boy reaches into a small aluminum pot containing peppers as other small children look on. To the left, the edge of a second hearth is visible. Bui, 3 August, 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Bui
Subjects:
Women's work; Metal pots
Subjects Facet:
Food preparation; Hearths; Cooking; Firewood
Creator:
Amanda L. Logan
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-08-03
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Amanda L. Logan
Location(s):
Bui;8.277322, -2.260175
Geographic Coordinates:
8.277322, -2.260175

128. Sieving flour, Ahenkro, 2009

Description:
An adolescent girl (Mamee) sifts grain flour into a plastic bucket in preparation for making T.Z. (short for "tuo zafa," which means hot porridge in Hausa). T.Z. The fine flour will be added to boiling water to make a thin porridge, which is gradually thickened by adding more flour. Ahenkro, 28 October, 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Women's work; Plastic containers
Subjects Facet:
Cooking; Food preparation; Food processing; Hearths
Creator:
Amanda L. Logan
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-10-28
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Amanda L. Logan
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.163128, -2.356303
Geographic Coordinates:
8.163128, -2.356303

129. Grinding grain with a stone grinder, Dompofie, 2009

Description:
Afua Nimena demonstrates the use of a grindstone to grind grain. She holds a small grinder stone in her right hand, bracing it with her left as she grinds the grain on a well-worn grindstone. Dompofie, 10 September, 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Dompofie
Subjects:
Women's work; Grinding stone
Subjects Facet:
Grinding; Food processing
Creator:
Amanda L. Logan
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-09-19
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Amanda L. Logan
Location(s):
Dompofie;8.148619, -2.366971
Geographic Coordinates:
8.148619, -2.366971