The photograph depicts Officials wearing large amulets, in the court of Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II, on the occasion of the state visit of the Ya Na, paramount chief of Dagomba, Northern Region, Ghana. "A royal official at the Asantehene's court in kumasi wears on his head a large rectangular amulet covered with a sheet of richly embossed gold, probably containing powders or other substances reputed to have magical protective powers, or sheets of paper covered with Arabic script." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 6.2 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N7 38
Frame value is 6.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 6.2 EE 71
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The photograph depicts Officials wearing large amulets, in the court of Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II, on the occasion of the state visit of the Ya Na, paramount chief of Dagomba, Northern Region, Ghana. "A royal official at the Asantehene's court in kumasi wears on his head a large rectangular amulet covered with a sheet of richly embossed gold, probably containing powders or other substances reputed to have magical protective powers, or sheets of paper covered with Arabic script." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 6.3 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N7 38
Frame value is 8.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 6.3 EE 71
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The photograph depicts Officials wearing large amulets, in the court of Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II, on the occasion of the state visit of the Ya Na, paramount chief of Dagomba, Northern Region, Ghana. "A royal official at the Asantehene's court in kumasi wears on his head a large rectangular amulet covered with a sheet of richly embossed gold, probably containing powders or other substances reputed to have magical protective powers, or sheets of paper covered with Arabic script." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 6.4 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N7 38
Frame value is 18.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 6.4 EE 71
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The photograph depicts Officials wearing large amulets, in the court of Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II, on the occasion of the state visit of the Ya Na, paramount chief of Dagomba, Northern Region, Ghana. "A royal official at the Asantehene's court in kumasi wears on his head a large rectangular amulet covered with a sheet of richly embossed gold, probably containing powders or other substances reputed to have magical protective powers, or sheets of paper covered with Arabic script." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 6.5 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N7 38
Frame value is 12.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 6.5 EE 71
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The photograph depicts Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II, on the occasion of the state visit of the Ya Na, paramount chief of Dagomba, Northern Region, Ghana. "Paramount chiefs maintain a group of sword-bearers, each of whom carries one of the state swords on public occasions. But while swords are thus essential items of regalia, their use is symbolic. Many sword ornaments were cast earlier in this century to enhance the prestige of the chief. Popular ones were the highly valued red cockle shells, also the skulls of wild animals. In Ghana, the pendant gold heads were usually attached to state swords, where they represent the head of enemies killed in battle." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 9 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N7 38
Frame value is 36.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 9 EE 71
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Asantehene Otumfuo Nana Opoku Ware II and attendants, during the state visit of the paramount chief in Kumasi, Ghana. The date on the slide is MAR 71.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 9.0.1 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N7 39
Frame value is 2.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 9.0.1 EE 71
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The photograph depicts Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II, on the occasion of the state visit of the Ya Na, paramount chief of Dagomba, Northern Region, Ghana. "Paramount chiefs maintain a group of sword-bearers, each of whom carries one of the state swords on public occasions. But while swords are thus essential items of regalia, their use is symbolic. Many sword ornaments were cast earlier in this century to enhance the prestige of the chief. Popular ones were the highly valued red cockle shells, also the skulls of wild animals. In Ghana, the pendant gold heads were usually attached to state swords, where they represent the head of enemies killed in battle." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 10 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N7 38
Frame value is 4.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 10 EE 71
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The photograph depicts Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II, on the occasion of the state visit of the Ya Na, paramount chief of Dagomba, Northern Region, Ghana. "Paramount chiefs maintain a group of sword-bearers, each of whom carries one of the state swords on public occasions. But while swords are thus essential items of regalia, their use is symbolic. Many sword ornaments were cast earlier in this century to enhance the prestige of the chief. Popular ones were the highly valued red cockle shells, also the skulls of wild animals. In Ghana, the pendant gold heads were usually attached to state swords, where they represent the head of enemies killed in battle." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 11 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N7 38
Frame value is 2.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 11 EE 71
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The photograph depicts Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II, on the occasion of the state visit of the Ya Na, paramount chief of Dagomba, Northern Region, Ghana. "Paramount chiefs maintain a group of sword-bearers, each of whom carries one of the state swords on public occasions. But while swords are thus essential items of regalia, their use is symbolic. Many sword ornaments were cast earlier in this century to enhance the prestige of the chief. Popular ones were the highly valued red cockle shells, also the skulls of wild animals. In Ghana, the pendant gold heads were usually attached to state swords, where they represent the head of enemies killed in battle." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 12 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N7 38
Frame value is 1.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 12 EE 71
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The photograph depicts Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II, on the occasion of the state visit of the Ya Na, paramount chief of Dagomba, Northern Region, Ghana. "Paramount chiefs maintain a group of sword-bearers, each of whom carries one of the state swords on public occasions. But while swords are thus essential items of regalia, their use is symbolic. Many sword ornaments were cast earlier in this century to enhance the prestige of the chief. Popular ones were the highly valued red cockle shells, also the skulls of wild animals. In Ghana, the pendant gold heads were usually attached to state swords, where they represent the head of enemies killed in battle." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 13 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N7 38
Frame value is 35.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 13 EE 71
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The photograph depicts Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II, on the occasion of the state visit of the Ya Na, paramount chief of Dagomba, Northern Region, Ghana. "Paramount chiefs maintain a group of sword-bearers, each of whom carries one of the state swords on public occasions. But while swords are thus essential items of regalia, their use is symbolic. Many sword ornaments were cast earlier in this century to enhance the prestige of the chief. Popular ones were the highly valued red cockle shells, also the skulls of wild animals. In Ghana, the pendant gold heads were usually attached to state swords, where they represent the head of enemies killed in battle." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 14 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N7 39
Frame value is 3.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 14 EEE 71
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The photograph depicts Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II, on the occasion of the state visit of the Ya Na, paramount chief of Dagomba, Northern Region, Ghana. "Paramount chiefs maintain a group of sword-bearers, each of whom carries one of the state swords on public occasions. But while swords are thus essential items of regalia, their use is symbolic. Many sword ornaments were cast earlier in this century to enhance the prestige of the chief. Popular ones were the highly valued red cockle shells, also the skulls of wild animals. In Ghana, the pendant gold heads were usually attached to state swords, where they represent the head of enemies killed in battle." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 15 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N7 39
Frame value is 6.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 15 EE 71
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The photograph depicts ceremonial sword held by attendants of Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II. "In the nineteenth century sword ornaments became more varied and numerous, often representing a proverbial theme. Further proliferation occured in this century, more specifically after 1924, when the Asantehene Prempeh I returned from his long exile." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 16 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N7 39
Frame value is 11.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 16 EE 71
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The photograph depicts ceremonial sword held by attendants of Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II. "In the nineteenth century sword ornaments became more varied and numerous, often representing a proverbial theme. Further proliferation occured in this century, more specifically after 1924, when the Asantehene Prempeh I returned from his long exile." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 17 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Frame value is 0.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 17 EE 71
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The photograph depicts Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II, on the occasion of the state visit of the Ya Na, paramount chief of Dagomba, Northern Region, Ghana. "Paramount chiefs maintain a group of sword-bearers, each of whom carries one of the state swords on public occasions. But while swords are thus essential items of regalia, their use is symbolic. Many sword ornaments were cast earlier in this century to enhance the prestige of the chief. Popular ones were the highly valued red cockle shells, also the skulls of wild animals. In Ghana, the pendant gold heads were usually attached to state swords, where they represent the head of enemies killed in battle." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 18 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N6 37
Frame value is 15.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 18 EE 71
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The photograph depicts ceremonial sword held by attendants of Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II. "In the nineteenth century sword ornaments became more varied and numerous, often representing a proverbial theme. Further proliferation occured in this century, more specifically after 1924, when the Asantehene Prempeh I returned from his long exile." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 19 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N6 37
Frame value is 18.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 19 EE 71
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The photograph depicts ceremonial sword held by attendants of Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II. "In the nineteenth century sword ornaments became more varied and numerous, often representing a proverbial theme. Further proliferation occured in this century, more specifically after 1924, when the Asantehene Prempeh I returned from his long exile." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 20 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N6 37
Frame value is 20.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 20 EE 71
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The photograph depicts ceremonial sword held by attendants of Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II. "In the nineteenth century sword ornaments became more varied and numerous, often representing a proverbial theme. Further proliferation occured in this century, more specifically after 1924, when the Asantehene Prempeh I returned from his long exile." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 21 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N6 37
Frame value is 17.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 21 EE 71
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The photograph depicts ceremonial sword held by attendants of Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II. "In the nineteenth century sword ornaments became more varied and numerous, often representing a proverbial theme. Further proliferation occured in this century, more specifically after 1924, when the Asantehene Prempeh I returned from his long exile." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 22 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N6 37
Frame value is 16.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 22 EE 71
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The photograph depicts Asantehene Otomfuo Nana Opoku Ware II, on the occasion of the state visit of the Ya Na, paramount chief of Dagomba, Northern Region, Ghana. "Paramount chiefs maintain a group of sword-bearers, each of whom carries one of the state swords on public occasions. But while swords are thus essential items of regalia, their use is symbolic. Many sword ornaments were cast earlier in this century to enhance the prestige of the chief. Popular ones were the highly valued red cockle shells, also the skulls of wild animals. In Ghana, the pendant gold heads were usually attached to state swords, where they represent the head of enemies killed in battle." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.
Local Numbers:
C 2 ASH 22.1 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
N6 37
Frame value is 12.
Slide No. C 2 ASH 22.1 EE 71
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