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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. "Oral Traditions from Brong-Ahafo"
- Description:
- A 1965 collection of oral histories by University of Ghana, Institute of African Studies researcher Kwabena Ameyaw, who visited several locations in Brong-Ahafo: Banda; Hani and Nsawkaw; Nwase-Branam; and Wenchi. The collection Includes "Tradition of Banda" (pp. 1-15) and "Tradition of Bue" (Bui; pp. 16-18). "Tradition of Banda" was based on a 20 Nov. 1965 interview with Nana Kofi Dwuru, Omanhene; Opanin Kofi Gyatto; Odikro Kwadwo Donko; Imam Braima; and Tahiru Banda. To cite: Ameyaw, Kwabena. 1965. Tradition of Banda. In, Traditions from Brong-Ahafo, nos. 1-4. No. 1, pp. 1-15. Institute of African Studies. University of Ghana, Legon. 77 pages.
- Rights:
- No Known Copyright
- Publisher:
- Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Legon
- Relation:
- https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17329
- Location(s) Facet:
- Banda
- Subjects:
- Chieftaincy; Kakala; Fante; Samori; Asante; Bui; Gyaman; Mo; Migration
- Subjects Facet:
- Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Wars; Oral history; Ashanti; Nafana (African people)
- Creator:
- Ameyaw, Kwabena
- Contributors:
- Institute of African Studies Library, University of Ghana, Legon
- Date searchable:
- 1965
- Date searchable:
- 1965
- Genre:
- Text
- Genre Facet:
- Text
- Format:
- Text
- Language Facet:
- English
- Location(s):
- Banda
- Date Digitized:
- 2019-11
4. 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
- Geographic Coordinates:
- 8.147021, -2.362744
5. 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
6. History of Kabruno people, Kabruno
- Description:
- 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.
- Rights:
- Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
- Publisher:
- University of Victoria Libraries
- Location(s) Facet:
- Kabruno
- Subjects:
- Kakala; Chiefs; Fante; Sielongo; Family history; Wurosa; Ligbi; Gyaman; Migration; Petele; Denkyira; Kwasi Sinapim; Mo; Hah Chambi
- Subjects Facet:
- Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Gold; Wars; Horses; Oral history; Ashanti; Famines; Kulango (African people); Nafana (African people)
- Creator:
- Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
- Contributors:
- Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Nana Millah; Kwadjo Fordjour; Enoch Mensah
- Date searchable:
- 1986
- Date searchable:
- 2001-07-11
- Genre:
- Text
- Genre Facet:
- Text
- Format:
- Text
- Language Facet:
- English
- Location(s):
- Kabruno;8.155750, -2.361225
- Date Digitized:
- 2016-08-21
- Geographic Coordinates:
- 8.155750, -2.361225
7. 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