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Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12934, described as Nsorama (a child of the heavens. Star.) "Obu Nyankon soroma te Nyame na onte neho so." A child of the Supreme Being I do not depend on myself. My illumination is only a reflection of His., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12934, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #24 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; spoked sheel design; diam. 5.6 cm./or star-like. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12951, described as Afena (a state ceremonial sword). "Akofena kunim ko a, wobo afena kye no safohene." The retiring great warrior always has a royal sword of rest. Recognition of gallantry., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12951, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #57 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; crossed curved swords (afena); l. 8 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12927, described as Nkonson-konso (link or chain). We are linked in both life and death. Those who share common blood relations never break apart. Symbol of human relations, Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12927, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #13 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; 2 lobes with hourglass-like center design; l. block 7 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12926, described as Hye wo nhye (he who burns you be not burned). Symbol of forgiveness, turn the other cheek., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12926, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #12 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; 4 lobes with bi-pointed oval in center; w. block 6 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12954, described as Penpamsie (that which will not crush). "Penpamsie see bebirebe aho denone koroye." Unity is strength., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12954, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #60 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; 4 lobs with projections inside; w. 5.7 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12942, described as Anibere a enso gya, nka mani abere: Seriousness dos not show fiery eyes else you will see my face all red., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12939, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #37 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; repeat of diamonds, each with small diamond within; w. 7 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12938, described as Sunsum (soul). Some Akans believe that the soul of a ruler inhabits a younger coutier [sic]., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12938, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #49 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; 4 lobes with circle and diamond within; w. 5.8 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12948, described as Akoma Ntoaso. A symbol of agreement or a charter., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12948, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #54 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; cross with arms ending in half circles; circle in center; diam. 6.8 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12925, described as Funtunfunafu denkyem funfafu, won afuru bom nso worididi a na wo ko (Sharing one stomach yet they fight over food), Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12294, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #11 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; 5 connected circles; w. stamp 6 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12952, described as Sank ofa. Anothr "Sank ofa" design (it could be a broken piece from the original design., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12952, acc no. 3073. Collector: Vivian Burns (dealer). Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: Used to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #58 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; heart-shape with 2 curvilinear designs within; l. 6.5 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.