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51. Burned feature in a metallurgical workshop, Mound 6, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
The circular outline of a burned basin (Feature 3) is bracketed by photo scales (left of center) in unit 50N 4W (130 cm below the unit datum) at Mound 6. A pottery jar sits to the right side of the basin, its opening covered by a potsherd lid. To the left, a grinding stone sits, grinding surface down, over top of another pottery jar. Another grinding stone (far left) sits at a higher level in unit 50N 6W. A second burned feature is associated with a grinding stone tipped on its side, far right. Another pottery jar sits nearby, also lidded with a broken sherd. Burned features like these were associated with metal working in this Mound 6 workshop area. Photo scale at bottom in centimeters. Site Ngre Kataa. 29 June, 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution--NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17593
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, 50N 4W, 130 cm bd
Date:
2009-06-29
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects:
Grinding stone; Burned basin
Subjects Facet:
Archaeology; Excavations (Archaeology); Handicraft; Metalworking; Metallurgy; Pottery
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009-06-29
Date searchable:
2009
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
People Facet:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

52. Measuring unit depth using a datum string, Makala Kataa, Station 6, 1994

Description:
Banda Research Project team members use a datum string, pulled tight and leveled with a bubble level, to measure the depth below datum of the excavation unit's surface. Yaw Francis (right) holds the string level as Yaw Frimpong (left) measures the depth close to the bubble level. By taking periodic measurements as they dig across the unit, they ensure that the surface of each completed level is even. A head pan and short handled hoe sit next to excavated dirt in the unit. Maria Dores Cruz (far left) and other team members work on an adjacent excavation unit on Mound 6, Station 6. Makala Kataa, 1994.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Provenance:
Makala Kataa, Station 6, Mound 6
Date:
1994
Location(s) Facet:
Makala Kataa
Subjects:
Datum; Measurement
Subjects Facet:
Archaeology; Excavations (Archaeology)
Identifier:
25
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
1994
Genre Facet:
35 mm slide
Format:
Image
Location(s):
Makala Kataa;8.142724, -2.382957
Date Digitized:
2019-11-08
People Facet:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Commentary:
Slide scanned by Ann B. Stahl
Geographic Coordinates:
8.142724, -2.382957

53. Burned feature, unit 50N 4W, Mound 6, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
The circular outline of a burned basin (Feature 3) is bracketed by photo scales (center) in unit 50N 4W (130 cm below the unit datum) at Mound 6. A pottery jar sits to the right side of the basin, its opening covered by a potsherd lid. To the left, a grinding stone sits, grinding surface down, over top of another pottery jar. Burned features like these were associated with metal working in this Mound 6 workshop area. Photo scale at bottom in centimeters. Site Ngre Kataa. 29 June, 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution--NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17594
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, 50N 4W, 130 cm bd
Date:
2009-06-29
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects:
Grinding stone; Burned basin
Subjects Facet:
Archaeology; Excavations (Archaeology); Handicraft; Metalworking; Metallurgy; Pottery
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009-06-29
Date searchable:
2009
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
People Facet:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

54. Measuring unit depth using a datum string, Makala Kataa, Station 10, 1994

Description:
Banda Research Project team members use a datum string pulled tight and leveled with a bubble level as a reference for measuring the depth below datum of the excavated surface. Alex Ababio (right) holds the datum string level and tight while Osei Kofi helps another team member to straighten the tape measure in order to make an accurate measurement. A short handled hoe lays in the bottom of the unit. Timothy Fordour stands nearby (far right) by a headpan. Mound 3, Station 10. Makala Kataa, 1994.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Provenance:
Makala Kataa, Station 10, Mound 3
Date:
1994
Location(s) Facet:
Makala Kataa
Subjects:
Datum; Measurement
Subjects Facet:
Archaeology; Excavations (Archaeology)
Identifier:
22
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
1994
Genre Facet:
35 mm slide
Location(s):
Makala Kataa;8.142724, -2.382957
Commentary:
Slide scanned by Ann B. Stahl
Geographic Coordinates:
8.142724, -2.382957

55. Copper wire finger ring in situ, Mound 6, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
A finger ring made of twisted copper alloy wire is photographed in situ. Base of level 5, unit 44N 4W, Mound 6, Ngre Kataa. Scale in 5 centimeter increments. Ngre Kataa, 8 July, 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution--NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17105
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, 44N 4W, Level 5. Piece plot: 104 cm S, 153 cm W, 118 cm bd
Date:
2009-07-08
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects Facet:
Archaeology; Excavations (Archaeology); Rings (finger jewelry); Ornaments; Copper alloys; Wire
Identifier:
Catalog number SF-NK-09-403
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009-07-08
Date searchable:
2009
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
People Facet:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

56. Profile map, north wall, unit 68E 4N, Mound 129, Kuulo Kataa, 2000

Description:
Field drawing showing the stratigraphy of unit 68E 4N, Mound 129 at Kuulo Kataa. The profile map depicts unit deposits as seen in the north wall of the excavation unit. Kuulo Kataa
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Provenance:
Kuulo Kataa, Mound 129, Unit 68E 4N
Date:
2000-07-08
Location(s) Facet:
Kuulo Kataa
Subjects:
Stratigraphy; Profile mapping
Subjects Facet:
Archaeology; Excavations (Archaeology)
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Contributors:
N. Leith Smith
Date searchable:
2000-07-08
Date searchable:
2000
Genre Facet:
Profile map
Format:
Image
Location(s):
Kuulo Kataa;8.14847222, -2.37472222
Date Digitized:
2019-11-15
Geographic Coordinates:
8.14847222, -2.37472222

57. In situ grinding stones and pottery, unit 44N 4W, Mound 6, Ngre Kataa, 2008

Description:
Several grinding stones, a whole pot and a cluster of pottery sherds have been exposed in situ at the base of level 3, unit 44N 4W at Mound 6, Ngre Kataa. The large grinding stone in the foreground (grinding stone 1, NK-08-112) is oriented with its grinding surface facing down. Another smaller stone rests on a soil pedestal created as archaeologists excavated surrounding soil to a lower level. Upper right, a whole pottery jar (NK-08-176) sits next to a large grinding stone (grinding stone 3, NK-08-173) oriented with its grinding surface up. To the far left, above the photo scale in centimeters, archaeologists have exposed the edges of a pottery jar, broken in half and lying on its side. As excavations extended into the adjacent unit (42N 4W, to the left), this broken pot was found to be associated with two tuyere fragments. This cluster of grindstones, tuyeres and nearby burned features is interpreted as part of a larger metal-working workshop, the activities of which led to the build up of mound 6. The soil on the right side of the unit is darker because it is moister than that on the left. View to west. Site Ngre Kataa. 1 July, 2008.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution--NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17601; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17598
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, Unit 44N 4W, level 3
Date:
2008-07-01
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects:
Grinding stone; Tuyere
Subjects Facet:
Archaeology; Excavations (Archaeology); Pottery; Metalworking
Identifier:
Catalog numbers NK-08-112, 08-176 and 08-173
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2008-07-01
Date searchable:
2008
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
People Facet:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

58. In situ pottery and grinding stones, unit 42N 4W, Ngre Kataa, 2008

Description:
Excavations in unit 42N 4W have exposed clusters of pottery, grinding stones, tuyeres and an area of burned soil associated with metal working at Mound 6, Ngre Kataa. Foreground, left, a grinding stone (GS 08-10) rests with its working surface face down. It sits at a slightly higher level than a nearby (left) whole pottery jar (NK 08-406). To the right of these, a partial pot (NK 08-282) and a tuyere fragment (NK 08-284) are clustered together with two halves of a broken pottery jar, lying with its exterior surface facing down. To the south (behind), near the sign board and framed by photo scales, is a burned feature. Next to it sits a hand-held hammerstone (GS 08-11). Another partial pottery jar (NK 08-520) and a small flat grinding stone (GS 08-12) have been exposed to the left of the sign board at 77 cm below the unit's datum. The narrow dark bands visible in the soil are the traces of animal burrows. Photo scale adjacent to the sign board in centimeters. View looking south. Site Ngre Kataa. 7 July 2008.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution--NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19136; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19177; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19132; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19135
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, unit 42N 4W
Date:
2008-07-07
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects:
Grinding stone; Burned basin; Tuyere
Subjects Facet:
Archaeology; Excavations (Archaeology); Handicrafts; Metalworking; Pottery
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2008-07-07
Date searchable:
2008
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
People Facet:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

59. Excavation units at Mound 148, Kuulo Kataa, 2000

Description:
In-progress excavations of adjacent 2 x 2 m units at Mound 148, Kuulo Kataa. The base of units 70E 48-52N and 72E 50N have been excavated to depths ranging from 90-110 cm below datum. The large area of dark soil concentrated in unit 70E 50N (center) is intrusive pit fill which cut through the living surface at this mound level. An area of packed reddish-orange laterite gravel in unit 70E 52N (bottom, left) likely represents a prepared floor surface. To the right of the dark pit soil, in the boundary between units 70E 50N and 70E 48N, is a an irregularly shaped burned feature interpreted by archaeologists as likely associated with metalworking. Two radiocarbon samples associated with this burned feature had calibrated age ranges between c.1200-1400 CE. A cluster of hearth stones has been exposed in nearby unit 72E 50N (center photo). White bags filled with soil samples collected for flotation sit outside the excavated area together with excavation equipment. View looking eastwards. Kuulo Kataa, 11 July, 2000.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution--NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Provenance:
Kuulo Kataa, Mound 148
Date:
2000-07-11
Location(s) Facet:
Kuulo Kataa
Subjects:
Floors; Pits
Subjects Facet:
Archaeology; Excavations (Archaeology); Metalworking
Identifier:
16
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Contributors:
Alex Caton
Date searchable:
2000-07-11
Date searchable:
2000
Genre Facet:
35 mm slide
Format:
Image
Location(s):
Kuulo Kataa;8.14847222, -2.37472222
Date Digitized:
2019-11-08
People Facet:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Commentary:
Slide scanned by Ann B. Stahl
Geographic Coordinates:
8.14847222, -2.37472222

60. North wall, unit 46N 2W, Mound 6, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
The mouth of a perforated shrine pot (left) is covered with the pedestaled base of another pot. It remains in situ as the surrounding areas of unit 46N 2W are excavated to lower levels. Behind, the stratified layers of Mound 6 are visible in the unit's north wall. Center (back) are a series of anvil and grinding stones exposed at higher mound levels in other excavation units. During excavations in 2008, a cluster of four anvil/grinding stones was found at a level slightly higher than but adjacent (left/west) to the perforated pot. At right, in lower levels, two grinding stones rest at an angle in association with a burned feature. Archaeologists interpret Mound 6 as a metallurgical workshop at which stratified levels built up through repeated use of the same location. Photo scale in centimeters. Site Ngre Kataa. 2 July, 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution--NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19112; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17596; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19131
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, unit 46N 2W
Date:
2009-07-02
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects:
Grinding stone; Stratigraphy
Subjects Facet:
Archaeology; Excavations (Archaeology); Pottery; Metalworking
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009-07-02
Date searchable:
2009
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
People Facet:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111