Collector: Daniel J. Crowley / Loans: S1974-1975 #16: M. H. de Young Memorial Museum (September 6, 1974–October 22, 1974) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Textile, accession number 5-11812, described as Adinkerahene (Adinkra King)., Ghana; Ntonso (17 mi. NE of Kumasi); ASHANTI (Murdock 32:18). June 27, 1973. 5-11812, acc no. 2947. File code: 2.4. Collector: Prof. Dan Crowley. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Cotton cloth stamped with Adinkra printing blocks; Description: Man's dress robe; made from Adinkra cloth; gold background with black strips forming rectangular boxes, black geometric and abstract designs stamped on cloth; L.3.4cm., W. 2.4cm. References: See article in Acc. envelope #2931; "Adinkra Symbolism" prepared by Ablade Glover, 1969.