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1. "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
2. 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
3. History of Falong Katoo, Fawoman
- Description:
- 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
- Date searchable:
- 1986
- Date searchable:
- 1986-08-01
- Genre:
- Text
- Genre Facet:
- Text
- Format:
- Text
- Language Facet:
- English
- Location(s):
- Fawoman;8.120434, -2.240526
- Date Digitized:
- 2016-08-21
- Geographic Coordinates:
- 8.120434, -2.240526
4. 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
5. 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
6. History of Hakalo Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro
- Description:
- Oral history of Hakalo Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes a time when the Hakalo family was living near Nsawkaw and how they came to live with the Nafana people of Banda. It recounts how a member of the family declined an offer to serve as Nifahene in the Banda chieftaincy. A list of former male and female heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Hakalo Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 18. 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:
- Ahenkro
- Subjects:
- Nifahene; Nsawkaw; Family history; Migration; Hakalo Katoo
- Subjects Facet:
- Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Nafana (African people); Horses; Oral history; Hunters; Wars
- Creator:
- Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
- Contributors:
- Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Kofi Krah; Adwoa Broni; Adamah
- Date searchable:
- 1986
- Date searchable:
- 1986-08-01
- 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
7. History of Hanyaw Jagbini Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro
- Description:
- Oral history of Hanyaw Jagbini Katoo (house)--a sub-house of Gbaha Katoo (Makala)--describes how the sub-house came to move from Makala to Ahenkro and the role that the house played in supplying the paramount chief with animals. A list of former male and female heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Hanyaw Jagbini Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 19. 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:
- Ahenkro
- Subjects:
- Gbaha; Samori; Animals; Hanyaw Jagbini Katoo; Family history; Bui; Makala
- Subjects Facet:
- Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Nafana (African people); Gonja (African people); Oral history; Wars
- Creator:
- Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
- Contributors:
- Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Pԑ Kwame; Yaw Donkor; Kwadwo Fordjour
- Date searchable:
- 1986
- Date searchable:
- 1986-08-10
- 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
8. History of Gbaha Katoo, Makala
- Description:
- Oral history of Gbaha Katoo (house), Makala, describes how the family came from Kakala to live in the Banda area. The role of the hunter Gbahe is recounted and the history lists former chiefs of Makala. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Gbaha Katoo, Makala. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 9. 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:
- Makala
- Subjects:
- Kakala; Twafourhene; Family history; Gbaha Katoo; Migration
- Subjects Facet:
- Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Wars; Oral history; Hunters; Nafana (African people)
- Creator:
- Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
- Contributors:
- Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Siembo Gyamfi; Richard Kofi Aboabo
- Date searchable:
- 1986
- Date searchable:
- 1986-07-17
- Genre:
- Text
- Genre Facet:
- Text
- Format:
- Text
- Language Facet:
- English
- Location(s):
- Makala;8.142358, -2.383358
- Date Digitized:
- 2016-08-21
- Geographic Coordinates:
- 8.142358, -2.383358
9. 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
10. Pԑdu Sinͻ [Pedu Sino] Katoo, Dumboli
- Description:
- Oral history of Pԑdu Sinͻ [Pedu Sino] Katoo (house), Dumboli, describes how the family came to the Banda area from Wawe in Côte d’Ivoire and their participation in wars fought by the Banda chieftaincy. A list of former male and female heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Pɛdu Sinɔ Katoo, Dumboli. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 32. 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:
- Dumboli
- Subjects:
- Family history; Sie Yaw Dwuru; Bui; Pedu Sino Katoo
- Subjects Facet:
- Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Wars; Oral history; Kulango (African people); Nafana (African people)
- Creator:
- Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
- Contributors:
- Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Sie Kwasi; Woli Kwabena
- Date searchable:
- 1986
- Date searchable:
- 1986-08-12
- Genre:
- Text
- Genre Facet:
- Text
- Format:
- Text
- Language Facet:
- English
- Location(s):
- Dumboli;8.118683, -2.518377
- Date Digitized:
- 2016-08-21
- Geographic Coordinates:
- 8.118683, -2.518377
11. History of Sie Gboŋmbo [Gbongmbo] Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro
- Description:
- An oral account of Sie Gboŋmbo [Gbongmbo] Katoo (house), Ahenkro, family history augmented by information from a written history in the possession of family members. The account describes the family's origins in Kulango and their movement to Banda due to witchcraft accustations in their home town. Their relationship to Bongase and their role in wars against the Mo are described. A list of former male and female heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Sie Gboŋmbo Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 36. 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:
- Ahenkro
- Subjects:
- Dabla; Family history; Sie Yaw Dwuru; Bui; Sie Gbongmbo Katoo; Mo
- Subjects Facet:
- Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Wars; Oral history; Witchcraft; Kulango (African people); Nafana (African people)
- Creator:
- Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
- Contributors:
- Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Kwasi Mensah; Adjua Waa; Alexander Ababio; Kwabena Nimako
- Date searchable:
- 1986
- Date searchable:
- 1986-07-25
- 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
12. History of Sie Kofi Kanyanko Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro
- Description:
- Oral history of Sie Kofi Kanyanko Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes how the family left Kakala to come to settle in Banda. The family's role in the war in which chief Sie Dongi was killed is described and a list of former male and female heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Sie Kofi Kanyanko, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 37. 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:
- Kakala; Sie Dongi; Family history; Migration; Sie Kofi Kanyanko Katoo
- Subjects Facet:
- Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Wars; Oral history; Kulango (African people); Nafana (African people)
- Creator:
- Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
- Contributors:
- Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Kwame Kumah; Joseph Yeboa; Adwoa Nyiimore Tawia; Seth Kwabena Ankama; Sie Yaw
- Date searchable:
- 1986
- Date searchable:
- 1986-08-09
- 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
13. Sie Kwabena Manje Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro
- Description:
- Oral history of Sie Kwabena Manje Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes the family member who was a powerful fetish priest who led the Nafanas on their journey from Kakala to the Banda area. The family holds responsibility of distributing gunpowder in times of war. The sacrifices and taboos of the house's fetish/shrine are described and a list of former male and female heads of family provided. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Sie Kwabena Manje Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 38. 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:
- Ahenkro
- Subjects:
- Danluwi fetish; Kakala; Sie Kwabena Manje Katoo; Animal sacrifices; Family history; Taboos; Bui; Gunpowder; Migration
- Subjects Facet:
- Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Firearms; Shrines; Wars; Oral history; Nafana (African people)
- Creator:
- Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
- Contributors:
- Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Kwame Donkor
- Date searchable:
- 1986
- Date searchable:
- 1986-08-07
- 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
14. History of Gbla Wolo Katoo, Sabiye
- Description:
- Oral history of Gbla Wolo Katoo (house), Sabiye, describes how the family came to live in the Banda area and how their village was relocated early in the period of British colonial rule. A list of former male and female heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Gbla Wolo Katoo, Sarbie [Sabiye]. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 14. 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:
- Sabiye
- Subjects:
- Yaw Sielongo; Gbla Wolo Katoo; Ankobeahene; Village relocation; Family history; Kralongo; Bui; Migration
- Subjects Facet:
- Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Wars; Oral history; Hunting; Nafana (African people)
- Creator:
- Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
- Contributors:
- Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Siedu; Asoma Kramo; Kwasi Wankyi; Ha Yaw; Sie Jininge; Sie Yaw Bediako; Kwaku Frimpong
- Date searchable:
- 1986
- Date searchable:
- 1986-08-15
- Genre:
- Text
- Genre Facet:
- Text
- Format:
- Text
- Language Facet:
- English
- Location(s):
- Sabiye;8.147021, -2.362744
- Date Digitized:
- 2016-08-21
- Geographic Coordinates:
- 8.147021, -2.362744
15. History of Wlolͻngͻ [Wlolongo] Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro
- Description:
- Oral history of Wlolͻngͻ [Wlolongo] Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes how the family came from Kakala to settle in the Banda area and tells of the family's losses in the Fante wars. It describes the unfortunate circumstances that befell the family after it adopted a slave who turned out to be a witch. Due to an epidemic that affected the house, the list of former male and female heads of families is partial. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Wlolɔngɔ Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 42. 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:
- Ahenkro
- Subjects:
- Wlongo Katoo; Kakala; Fante; Family history; Kralongo
- Subjects Facet:
- Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Slaves; Nafana (African people); Oral history; Witchcraft; Epidemics; Kulango (African people); Wars
- Creator:
- Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
- Contributors:
- Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Kwaku Mensah; Daudu Mellam
- Date searchable:
- 1986
- Date searchable:
- 1986-08-07
- 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
16. History of Gbaŋmbԑ [Gbangmbe] Katoo, Sanwa
- Description:
- Oral history of Gbaŋmbԑ [Gbangmbe] Katoo (house), Sanwa, describes how the family came to live in the Banda area and their role in providing xylophone (Balo) music at the funeral of the paramount chief. The history lists former male and female heads of household. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Gbaŋmbɛ Katoo, Samwa [Sanwa]. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 10. 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/17-16696 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16697
- Location(s) Facet:
- Sanwa
- Subjects:
- Kakala; Funeral of chief; Family history; Bui; Gbaŋmbԑ [Gbangmbe] Katoo; Migration
- Subjects Facet:
- Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Music; Balo; Funeral customs and rites; Wars; Oral history; Xylophone; Nafana (African people)
- Creator:
- Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
- Contributors:
- Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Nyua Kwadwo; Amma Bio
- Date searchable:
- 1986
- Date searchable:
- 1986-08-06
- Genre:
- Text
- Genre Facet:
- Text
- Format:
- Text
- Language Facet:
- English
- Location(s):
- Sanwa;8.142199, -2.372039
- Date Digitized:
- 2016-08-21
- Geographic Coordinates:
- 8.142199, -2.372039