Collection place: Ghana / Accession year: [Missing] / Function: 1.6 Manufacturing, Constructing, Craft, and Professional Pursuits - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12936, described as KodeE mowerewa" (the talons of the eagle). This is also said to be shaved on the heads of some court attendants., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12936, 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 #26 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; whirlwind design; w. 5.3 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 5-12937, described as Nyame dua (an alter to the sky God). Altar- place of worship., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12937, 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 #29 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; lobed exterior, right angle cross in center, 3 spike design in corners; w. 6.5 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 5-12932, described as Ohene niwa (in the king's eye). The king has lots of eyes and nothing is hidden from him., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12932, 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 #21 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; right angle cross in center, lobes projecting; diam. 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 5-12946, described as Mmra krado (seal of the law). Symbolising supreme authority., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12946, 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 #46 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; 2 half circles connected by diamond; h. 7.5 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.