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Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-11807, described as Osrane ne nsorama (moon and star): a symbol of faithfulness., Ghana; Ntonso (17 mi. NE of Kumasi); ASHANTI (Murdock 32:18). June 27, 1973. 5-11807, acc no. 2947. File code: 1.6. Collector: Prof. Dan Crowley. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: To stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #28 on chart acc. env. #2931. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd block with reed split handle; block head consists of a "star and moon" design; L. 10 cm. References: See article in Acc. envelope #2931; "Adinkra Symbolism" prepared by Ablade Glover, 1969.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-11808, described as Printing blocks., Ghana; Ntonso (17 mi. NE of Kumasi); ASHANTI (Murdock 32:18). June 27, 1973. 5-11808, acc no. 2947. File code: 1.6. Collector: Prof. Dan Crowley. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: To stamp designs on Adinkra cloth. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd block with reed split handle; block head consists of two linked stepped designs; L. 11cm. References: See article in Acc. envelope #2931; "Adinkra Symbolism" prepared by Ablade Glover, 1969.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-11810, described as Adinkerahene (Adinkra King)., Ghana; Ntonso (17 mi. NE of Kumasi); ASHANTI (Murdock 32:18). June 27, 1973. 5-11810, acc no. 2947. File code: 1.6. Collector: Prof. Dan Crowley. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: To stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #42 on chart acc. env. #2931. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd block with reed split handle; block head consists of two concentric circles with a star-like design at the center; L. 10.5 cm. References: See article in Acc. envelope #2931; "Adinkra Symbolism" prepared by Ablade Glover, 1969.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-11805, described as Ese ne tkerema (the teeth and tongue) no child is born with its teeth. We improve and advance., Ghana; Ntonso (17 mi. NE of Kumasi); ASHANTI (Murdock 32:18). June 27, 1973. 5-11805, acc no. 2947. File code: 1.6. Collector: Prof. Dan Crowley. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: To stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #56 on chart acc. env. #2931. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd block with reed split handle; block head consists of two ovals with embryo-like designs; L. 12cm. References: See article in Acc. envelope #2931; "Adinkra Symbolism" prepared by Ablade Glover, 1969.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-11809, described as Adinkerahene (Adinkra King)., Ghana; Ntonso (17 mi. NE of Kumasi); ASHANTI (Murdock 32:18). June 27, 1973. 5-11809, acc no. 2947. File code: 1.6. Collector: Prof. Dan Crowley. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: To stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #42 on chart acc. env. #2931. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd block with reed split handle; block head consists of two concentric circles with a star-like design at the center; L. 9.5 cm. References: See article in Acc. envelope #2931; "Adinkra Symbolism" prepared by Ablade Glover, 1969.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-11806, described as Dwanimen (Ram's horn) It is the heart and not the horns that leads a ram to bully (concealment)., Ghana; Ntonso (17 mi. NE of Kumasi); ASHANTI (Murdock 32:18). June 27, 1973. 5-11806, acc no. 2947. File code: 1.6. Collector: Prof. Dan Crowley. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: To stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #10 on chart acc. env. #2931. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd block with reed split handle; block head consists of four spirals with central diamond-like design; L. 9cm. References: See article in Acc. envelope #2931; "Adinkra Symbolism" prepared by Ablade Glover, 1969.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-11811, described as Adinkerahene (Adinkra King)., Ghana; Ntonso (17 mi. NE of Kumasi); ASHANTI (Murdock 32:18). June 27, 1973. 5-11811, acc no. 2947. File code: 1.6. Collector: Prof. Dan Crowley. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd with reed splints Context of use: To stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #9 on chart acc. env. #2931. It is chief of all the adinkra designs, forms the basis of adinkra printing. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd block with reed split handle; block head consists of three concentric circles; L. 11.5 cm. References: See article in Acc. envelope #2931; "Adinkra Symbolism" prepared by Ablade Glover, 1969.

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.