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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 5-11754, described as Osrahe ne nsoroma (moon and star), a symbol of faithfulness Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). April 25, 1973. 5-11754, acc no. 2931, file code 1.6. Collector: Dr. Keita K. Kankam. Donor: Univ. Approp. Materials, techniques: gourd with reed splints Context of use: to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like #28 in article in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd head with reed splint handle; "moon and star" design; l. 11.2 cm. Reference: see article in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, Denver Mus. of N. H. Museum Pictorial No. 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 5-11751, described as Gye Nyome, Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). April 25, 1973. 5-11751, acc no. 2931, file code 1.6. Collector: Dr. Keita K. Kankam. Donor: Univ. Approp. Materials, techniques: gourd with reed splints Context of use: to stamp designs on Adinkra cloth; this spec. is like example #1 in article in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; stamp is curvilinear with lobed designs; l. 10 cm. Reference: see article in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, Denver Mus. of N. H. Museum Pictorial No. 2.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12939, 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 #49 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 5-11743, described as Printing blocks, Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). April 25, 1973. Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd head with reed splint handle; 2 squares with stepped design; l. 10.8 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Printing blocks, accession number 5-12943, described as Ntesie-matemasi (I have heard and kept it). "Nyansa bun mu nne mate masie." Symbol of wisdom and knowledge., Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12943, 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 #39 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with red splint handle; 2 figure-8s with diamond in center; projections within the circles; 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 5-12923, described as Kramobone amma yanhu kramo-pa. We cannot tell a good mohammadan from a bad one. The fake and the genuine look alike because of hypocrisy, Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12923, 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 #6 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; 4 lobes with curvilinear design inside; 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 5-12928, described as Owuo Atwedie Baako Nfo (Obiara bewu). All men shall climb the ladder of death, Ghana, Ashanti (Murdock 32:18). 1974. 5-12928, 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 #14 on chart in acc. env. Description: Printing block for Adinkra cloth; gourd stamp with reed splint handle; ladder design, h. 6.5 cm. References: see chart in acc. env.; also Kate P. Kent, West African Cloth, DAM Pictorial #2.