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21. Male and female heads of family, Loobia Katoo, 1986

Description:
Family history interview with Elders of Loobia Katoo dressed in customary attire for the Yualie Festival celebrated at the harvest time for sorghum and millet. Loobia Katoo supplies the custodian of the Jafun shrine to which offerings are made during the Yualie Festival. The family brought the shrine to Banda from Senyon (Northern Region) during the time of Dabla, paramount chief of Banda. In the background (left) calabash (gourd) bowls (chrԑgbͻͻ in Nafaanra) are set out to dry. Left: custodian of the Jafun shrine, Kwadwo Kamiekunu (Jafun Bͻͻnyiifun); right: Amman Nyiimor (female head), 24 July, 1986.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-17488
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Family history; Loobia Katoo
Subjects Facet:
Rites and ceremonies; Oral history; Gourd, Calabash
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; James Anane
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-07-24
Genre:
Black-and-white negative
Genre Facet:
Black-and-white negative
Format:
Image
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.164591, -2.355672
Date Digitized:
2016
People Facet:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Commentary:
Negative scanned by Veronique Plante
Geographic Coordinates:
8.164591, -2.355672

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. History of Loobia Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:
Oral history of Loobia Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes how a powerful shrine called Jafun came to the Banda area from Senyon, in Gonjaland. The shrine is associated with the sorghum harvest festival and the associated rites are summarized. The list of former keepers of the shrine is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Loobia Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pp. 29-30. 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/17-16683
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Yualie festival; Samori; Senyon; Jafun shrine; Pito; Loobia Katoo; Beer; Gonja ; Animal sacrifices; Family history
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Rites and ceremonies; Oral history; Sorghum
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Amman Nyiimor; Kwadwo Kamlekunu
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-07-24
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

27. 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

28. Tolԑԑ Kofi Dwuru III and elders, New Yam Festival, 1982

Description:
Banda Paramount Chief Tolԑԑ Kofi Dwuru III and elders pause as they process down Ahenkro's main street on the day of the New Yam Festival (Finyjie Lie in Nafaanra). They stand under the paramount chief's umbrella topped with a blackened carved wooden figure. L-R: Kwame Gyani; Kofi Gyase (Gyasehene); Kupo Aboateaa (Bamuhene); Tolԑԑ Kofi Dwuru III (Omanhene); Kwadwo Gbao; Senyono Kyeame; Fordjour Major. Ahenkro, 30 August, 1982.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Elders; Gyasehene; New Yam Festival; Umbrella; Omanhene
Subjects Facet:
Chiefs; Rites and ceremonies; Royal regalia; Wood carvings
Identifier:
26
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
1982
Date searchable:
1982-08-30
Genre:
35 mm slide
Genre Facet:
35 mm slide
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.164906, -2.355708
Date Digitized:
2016
People Facet:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Commentary:
Slide scanned by Veronique Plante
Geographic Coordinates:
8.164906, -2.355708

29. Tolee Kofi Dwuru III and Elders, New Yam Festival, Banda-Ahenkro, 1982

Description:
Elders gathered at the Ahenkro palace on the day of the New Yam Festival (Finyjie Lie in Nafaanra). Back left, Mose Krontihene; Front, L-R: Kwadwo Kyeama (Linguist); Kupo Aboateaa (Bamuhene); Kofi Gyasi (Gyasehene); Tolԑԑ Kofi Dwuru III (Omanhene); Senyono Kyeame; Unknown man in kente cloth. Child seated in front, Kwasi K. Man in blue cloth to right front, Kwame Gbanari. Ahenkro, 30 August, 1982.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Palace; Elders; Kente cloth; New Yam Festival
Subjects Facet:
Rites and ceremonies; West African strip weaving
Identifier:
9
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
1982
Date searchable:
1982-08-30
Genre:
35 mm slide
Genre Facet:
35 mm slide
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.164906, -2.355708
Date Digitized:
2016
People Facet:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Commentary:
Slide scanned by Veronique Plante
Geographic Coordinates:
8.164906, -2.355708

30. Woman dancing at the palace, New Yam Festival, Ahenkro, 1986

Description:
Palace drummers play an ensemble of '"fontomfrum" (back), "atumpan" (center) and other drums as a woman (Kabrenga) dances at the Ahenkro palace during the celebration of the New Yam Festival (Finyjie Lie in Nafaanra). Drummer in orange shirt, center, Kofi Boakye. Man standing, far right over drums, Kwasi Peter. Ahenkro, 28 July, 1986.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Palace; Atumpan drum; New Yam Festival; Fontomfrom drum
Subjects Facet:
Drums (musical instrument); Rites and ceremonies; Dance
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-07-28
Genre:
35 mm slide
Genre Facet:
35 mm slide
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.164906, -2.355708
Date Digitized:
2016
People Facet:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Commentary:
Slide scanned by Veronique Plante
Geographic Coordinates:
8.164906, -2.355708