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21. Members of Gbaŋmbԑ Katoo, Sanwa, 1986

Description:
Members of Gbaŋmbɛ Katoo demonstrate the use of a (partially constructed) balo or xylophone (sinyeele in Nafaanra). The instrument is played at special funerals, including those of the paramount chief. A calabash with a small hole lies beneath the instrument. Together with other calabashes of graded size (small to large), it serves as the instrument's resonating chamber when fully assembled. By striking the sinyeele's wooden keys with a mallet, a range of musical notes are produced by the differently sized calabashes. Nyua Kwadwo (male family head) holds the mallets he uses to play the sinyeele. On each wrist he wears an iron bangle or bracelet with metal jangles. To the left, a family member plays a drum made from a clay pot. Sanwa, 6 August, 1986.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17506 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16696
Location(s) Facet:
Sanwa
Subjects:
Family history; Gbaŋmbɛ [Gbangmbe] Katoo
Subjects Facet:
Drums (musical instrument); Music; Balo; Bangles; Funeral customs and rites; Oral history; Gourd, Calabash; Pottery; Xylophone
Creator:
Ann B. Stahl
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; James Anane
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-08-06
Genre:
35 mm slide
Genre Facet:
35 mm slide
Format:
Image
Location(s):
Sanwa;8.142199, -2.372039
Date Digitized:
2016
People Facet:
Ann B. Stahl
Commentary:
Slide scanned by Veronique Plante
Geographic Coordinates:
8.142199, -2.372039

22. Sacred Vessel of Gape Katoo, Bofie, 1995

Description:
Base of a sacred copper alloy vessel associated with Gape Katoo ancestor Buari Kojo, Bofie, July, 1995.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17444 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16724 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17154 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16722
Location(s) Facet:
Bofie
Subjects:
Bronze basin; Family history; Gape Katoo; Buari Kojo
Subjects Facet:
Oral history; Ritual; Copper alloys
Identifier:
slide 30
Creator:
Ann B. Stahl
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Emmanuel Dwira
Date searchable:
1995
Date searchable:
1986-07
Genre:
35 mm slide
Genre Facet:
35 mm slide
Format:
Image
Location(s):
Bofie;8.019775, -2.375237
Date Digitized:
2016
People Facet:
Ann B. Stahl
Commentary:
Slide scanned by Veronique Plante
Geographic Coordinates:
8.019775, -2.375237

23. Sacred Objects of Gape Katoo, Bofie, 1995

Description:
Elders of Gape Katoo with the sacred bronze basin, copper alloy vessel, iron knife and "chain" (copper alloy anklet) associated with ancestor Buari Kojo, Bofie, July, 1995.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17444 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16724 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16722 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16723
Location(s) Facet:
Bofie
Subjects:
Bronze basin; Anklet; Gape Katoo; Family history; Buari Kojo
Subjects Facet:
Copper alloys; Ritual; Oral history
Identifier:
slide 27
Creator:
Ann B. Stahl
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Emmanuel Dwira
Date searchable:
1995
Date searchable:
1995-07
Genre:
35 mm slide
Genre Facet:
35 mm slide
Format:
Image
Location(s):
Bofie;8.019775, -2.375237
Date Digitized:
2016
People Facet:
Ann B. Stahl
Commentary:
Slide scanned by Veronique Plante
Geographic Coordinates:
8.019775, -2.375237

24. Learning about the past. Poster, 2011

Description:
An educational poster with pictures and text which describes how scholars learn about the past through oral history, written sources and archaeology. It addresses questions including 'why do archaeologists dig?', 'how do things come to be buried in the ground?', and how do we know how old something is? It is one of five posters prepared for a Banda community event held in July, 2011. Printed versions of the posters are housed in the Banda Cultural Centre, Ahenkro.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17066 ; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17060
Location(s) Facet:
Banda
Subjects:
Community engagement; Poster
Subjects Facet:
Archaeology; Oral history; History; Heritage
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2011
Date searchable:
2011-06
Genre:
Poster
Genre Facet:
Poster
Format:
Image
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Banda
People Facet:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl

25. "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
People Facet:
Ameyaw, Kwabena

26. History of Gangoolo Katoo, Sanwa

Description:
Oral history of Gangoolo Katoo (house), Sanwa, describes how the family came to settle in the Banda area and their role in selecting chiefs. The history lists former male and female heads of family. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Gangoolo Katoo, Samwa [Sanwa]. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 6. 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/17-16694
Location(s) Facet:
Sanwa
Subjects:
Kakala; Family history; Migration ; Kofi Dwuru II; Oyokohene; Gangoolo Katoo
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Nafana (African people); Oral history
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Kwaku Donkor; Sah Dongi; Kwadwo Fordjour; Ama Nyini
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-08-04
Genre:
Text
Genre Facet:
Text
Format:
Text
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Sanwa;8.142199, -2.372039
Date Digitized:
2016-08-21
People Facet:
Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James
Geographic Coordinates:
8.142199, -2.372039

27. Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986

Description:
Based on interviews conducted in 1986, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo," was originally circulated in 1989 and reissued in 2011. The 1989 brochure included oral histories of 30 Banda area families. The histories of three additional families and photos were added to the 2011 brochure. The individual family histories and associated photos (where available) are also posted as separate documents in the Banda Through Time Repository. To access, search by house (katoo) name. To cite this work: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, 1986." Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 49 pages.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Banda
Subjects:
Family history; Banda; Kuulo; Ligbi
Subjects Facet:
Nafana (African people); Oral history
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1989; reissued 2011
Genre:
Text
Genre Facet:
Text
Format:
Text
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Banda
Date Digitized:
2016-08-21
People Facet:
Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James

28. 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

29. History of Boadum Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:
Oral history of Boadum Katoo (house), Ahenkro, traces the family's ancestry to Wurache, ancestress of the Kuulo/Dompo people. The history lists former male and female heads of family. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Boadum Katoo, Banda Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 2. 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:
Boadum Katoo; Family history; Kralongo; Dompofie; Bui; Kuulo; Wurache
Subjects Facet:
Gonja (African people); Wars; Oral history; Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana)
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Mariama Mansa; Kwaku Kra; Aja Donkor
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-08-05
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

30. 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
People Facet:
Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James
Geographic Coordinates:
8.120434, -2.240526