1. Sacred beads in a calabash container, Ahenkro, 1995

Description:

The glass beads considered sacred and used in the puberty (Manaa Ndiom) and marriage (Bijam) rites of Nafana women are stored within a calabash bowl, its lid lying next to it. Most of the beads are imported varieties typical of those that circulated in the Atlantic trade period. On top of two other lidded calabash bowls rests a pair of iron manacles or shackles which are included among ritual paraphernalia. Ahenkro, July 1995.

Rights:

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial

Publisher:

University of Victoria Libraries

Relation:

https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16943; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16944

Location(s) Facet:

Ahenkro

Subjects:

Manaa Ndiom; Bijam; Manacles

Subjects Facet:

Rites and ceremonies; Glass beads; Nafana (African people); Gourd, Calabash; Puberty rites; Shackles; Ritual; Marriage customs and rites

Creator:

Alex Caton

Contributors:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl

Date searchable:

1995

Date searchable:

1995-07

Genre:

Photographic print

Genre Facet:

Photographic print

Format:

Image

Location(s):

Ahenkro;8.164906, -2.355708

Date Digitized:

2019-09-24

People Facet:

Alex Caton

Commentary:

Color print scanned by Ann B. Stahl

Geographic Coordinates:

8.164906, -2.355708

2. Women playing calabash drums, Boase, 2018

Description:

Calabash drums accompany songs sung by Nafana women during the celebration of puberty (Manaa Ndiom) and marriage (Bijam) rites. These drums are played exclusively by women. The drums are made by filling a large hollowed-out calabash or gourd (chrɛ in Nafaanra) with water. A smaller calabash bowl (chrɛgbɔɔ in Nafaanra) floating upright in the water provides the surface on which the women drum. This short video shows the technique by which women strike the floating calabash and the rim of the large calabash with small calabash ladles held in their right hands. Visible at the bottom of the larger calabash drum are maize (bleju in Nafaanra) kernels tossed into the drum by passing dancers. The women sing as they drum. Boase, 11 November, 2018. Length: .23 minutes.

Rights:

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial

Publisher:

University of Victoria Libraries

Relation:

https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17123 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17122 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17326

Location(s) Facet:

Boase

Subjects:

Techniques; Manaa Ndiom; Bijam; Maize

Subjects Facet:

Drums (musical instrument); Music; Rites and ceremonies; Nafana (African people); Gourd, Calabash; Puberty rites; Corn; Marriage customs and rites; Songs

Creator:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl

Contributors:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl

Language:

Nafaanra

Date searchable:

2018

Date searchable:

2018-11-11

Genre:

Digital video

Genre Facet:

Digital video

Format:

Video

Location(s):

Boase;8.018356, -2.298013

People Facet:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl

Sketchfab Uid:

Geographic Coordinates:

8.018356, -2.298013

3. Girls dressed in Manaa Ndiom attire, Ahenkro, 1995

Description:

Young girls wear the sacred beads and necklaces associated with the girls' nubility rites, known in Nafaanra as Manaa Ndiom. They are dressed in Manaa Ndiom attire as part of a cultural celebration associated with the commissioning of the Banda Cultural Centre. Manaa Ndiom is a time when adolescent girls come together to learn from their female elders as they transition to womanhood. Here they walk alongside women carrying wooden stools to the Cultural Centre grounds. Adua Bedeaba leads the group as Almata follows. Ahenkro, 21 July, 1995.

Rights:

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial

Publisher:

University of Victoria Libraries

Relation:

https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16943 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17137

Location(s) Facet:

Ahenkro

Subjects:

Stools; Manaa Ndiom; Necklaces; Banda Cultural Centre; Nubility rites

Subjects Facet:

Rites and ceremonies; Nafana (African people); Puberty rites

Creator:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl

Contributors:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl

Date searchable:

1995

Date searchable:

1995-07-21

Genre:

35 mm slide

Genre Facet:

35 mm slide

Location(s):

Ahenkro;8.165961, -2.354312

Date Digitized:

2019-03-14

People Facet:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl

Commentary:

Slide scanned by Ann B. Stahl

Geographic Coordinates:

8.165961, -2.354312

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

People Facet:

Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James

Geographic Coordinates:

8.147021, -2.362744

5. Girls dressed in Manaa Ndiom attire, Ahenkro, 1995

Description:

Young girls wear the sacred beads and necklaces associated with the girls' nubility rites, known in Nafaanra as Manaa Ndiom. They are dressed in Manaa Ndiom attire as part of a cultural celebration associated with the commissioning of the Banda Cultural Centre. Manaa Ndiom is a time when adolescent girls come together to learn from their female elders as they transition to womanhood. Pictured, front row, L-R: Mariyama Puwee, Ama Kyerah (wearing white), Adua Bedeaba, Sarah Photo, Yaa Broni, __, Alamata, Adwoa Fordjour. Swordbearer, right: Kwabena Sekedua. Women in back row, L-R, Toryaa (center) and Afua Basabasa. Ahenkro, 21 July, 1995.

Rights:

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial

Publisher:

University of Victoria Libraries

Relation:

https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16944 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17137

Location(s) Facet:

Ahenkro

Subjects:

Manaa Ndiom; Necklaces; Banda Cultural Centre; Nubility rites

Subjects Facet:

Rites and ceremonies; Nafana (African people); Puberty rites; Beads

Creator:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl

Contributors:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl

Date searchable:

1995

Date searchable:

1995-07-21

Genre:

35 mm slide

Genre Facet:

35 mm slide

Location(s):

Ahenkro;8.165961, -2.354312

Date Digitized:

2019-03-14

People Facet:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl

Commentary:

Slide scanned by Ann B. Stahl

Geographic Coordinates:

8.165961, -2.354312

6. 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

People Facet:

Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James

Geographic Coordinates:

8.164591, -2.355672

7. History of Kofi Krԑma [Krema] Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:

Oral history of Kofi Krԑma [Krema] Katoo (house)--a subhouse of Gbaha Katoo from Makala--describes how they came to live in Ahenkro and the shrines for which the family had responsibility. The animal sacrifices offered to each shrine are described, as are powers of the Nyi and Tie "festishes." Former male and female heads of family are listed. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Kofi Krɛma Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pp. 25-26. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 2 pages.

Rights:

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial

Publisher:

University of Victoria Libraries

Relation:

https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16695

Location(s) Facet:

Ahenkro

Subjects:

Kofi Krema Katoo; Sie Longo; Tie; Animal sacrifices; Family history; Nyi; Bui; Makala

Subjects Facet:

Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Shrines; Rites and ceremonies; Nafana (African people); Oral history

Creator:

Stahl, Ann B.; Anane, James

Contributors:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Kwadwo Abedi; Donkor Amma

Date searchable:

1986

Date searchable:

1986-08-13

Genre:

Text

Genre Facet:

Text

Format:

Text

Language Facet:

English

Location(s):

Ahenkro;8.164591, -2.355672

Date Digitized:

2016-08-21

People Facet:

Stahl, Ann B.;Anane, James

Geographic Coordinates:

8.164591, -2.355672

8. History of Kuulo Katoo, Dompofie

Description:

Oral history of Kuulo Katoo (house), Dompofie, describes how the ancestress Wurache came to the area from the sky. The history of how other groups came to live alongside Wurache and her family is summarized. The role of the family in the installation of the chief and their postion as earth priest is described. A list of former male and female heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Kuulo Katoo, Dumpofie [Dompofie]. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pp. 27-28. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 3 pages.

Rights:

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial

Publisher:

University of Victoria Libraries

Relation:

https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17280 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16690

Location(s) Facet:

Dompofie

Subjects:

Gbaha; Dompo; Trafun; Lando; Land dispute; Family history; Kuulo Katoo; Ligbi; Makala

Subjects Facet:

Drums (musical instrument); Adansonia; Rites and ceremonies; Nafana (African people); Horses; Oral history; Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana)

Creator:

Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James

Contributors:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Kwame Meabra; Kwasi Donkor; Emmanuel Dwira; Kwasi Millah; Kwabena Mensah; Kwame Broma; Kwadwo Fordjour; Afua Fofie

Date searchable:

1986

Date searchable:

8/6/1986

Genre:

Text

Genre Facet:

Text

Format:

Text

Language Facet:

English

Location(s):

Dompofie;8.148574, -2.367172

Date Digitized:

2016-08-21

People Facet:

Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James

Geographic Coordinates:

8.148574, -2.367172

9. History of Pejomako Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:

Oral history of Pejomako Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes the family's role as a subfamily of the royal house (Sie Lͻngͻ Katoo) in charge of the conduct of females in the royal family. The story of how the family came to hold this role is recounted and a list of former male and female heads of family is provided. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Pejomako Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 33. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 1 page.

Rights:

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial

Publisher:

University of Victoria Libraries

Location(s) Facet:

Ahenkro

Subjects:

Manaa Ndiom; Animal sacrifices; Family history; Bijam; Pejomako Katoo

Subjects Facet:

Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Rites and ceremonies; Nafana (African people); Oral history; Puberty rites; Marriage customs and rites

Creator:

Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James

Contributors:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Sie Kwame Bentre; Kofi Blopour

Date searchable:

1986

Date searchable:

1986-08-03

Genre:

Text

Genre Facet:

Text

Format:

Text

Language Facet:

English

Location(s):

Ahenkro;8.164591, -2.355672

Date Digitized:

2016-08-21

People Facet:

Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James

Geographic Coordinates:

8.164591, -2.355672

10. Kuulo History. Interview with Elders of Kuulo Katoo, Dompofie, 6 August 1986

Description:

A video made from a photo and original cassette tape audio recording of a 1986 family history interview with Elders of Kuulo Katoo in Dompofie, Banda. Female head of family, Lelɛɛ Afua Fofie (age, c. 90 yrs), shared in the Nafaanra language the history of Wurache, female ancestress of Kuulo Katoo. The interview was conducted by Dr. Ann Stahl and James Anane as part of a 1986 research project on family histories of the Banda area. Also participating in the interview were: Dompofie Odikro and male head of family, Tolɛɛ Kwadwo Fordjour (age, c. 95 yrs), Kwame Broma (age, c. 80 yrs), Kwasi Donkor (age, c. 70 yrs), Kwasi Millah (age, 60 yrs), Kwabena Mensah (age, 60 yrs), Kwame Dɔmeabra (age, 55 yrs) and Emmanuel Dwira (age, 33 yrs). The original audio has been edited to exclude (poorly audible) translations of Nafaanra dialogue into English. The original cassette recording ended prior to the conclusion of the interview, and thus does not capture the full exchange in Nafaanra. An English translation of the interview and the still image of Dompofie elders are available in the Banda Through Time repository (links below). Dompofie, 6 August, 1986. Length: 15.38 minutes.

Rights:

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial

Publisher:

University of Victoria Libraries

Relation:

https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17487; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16690

Date:

1986-08-06

Location(s) Facet:

Dompofie

Subjects:

Makala; Dompo; Trafun; Land dispute; Lando; Kuulo Katoo; Ligbi; Family history; Gbaha

Subjects Facet:

Horses; Oral history; Drums (musical instrument); Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Adansonia; Nafana (African people); Rites and ceremonies

Creator:

Dr. Ann B. Stahl

Contributors:

Afua Fofie; Kwadwo Fordjour; Kwasi Millah; Kwabena Mensah; Kwame Broma; Kwame Dɔmeabra; Emmanuel Dwira; Kwasi Donkor; James Anane

Date searchable:

1986

Date searchable:

1986-08-06

Genre:

Digital video

Genre Facet:

Digital video

Format:

Video

Language Facet:

Nafaanra

Location(s):

Dompofie; 8.148619, -2.366971

Date Digitized:

2020

Sketchfab Uid:

Commentary:

Original cassette tape audio recording digitized using an Ion Tape to PC system. Video made using Adobe Premier Pro.

Geographic Coordinates:

8.8148619, -2.366971