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The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Ashanti implements and weapons
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The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Ashanti implements and weapons
A. Sanko, musical instrument B. Cushion C. Ashanti Ministers state bag D. Fantee stool, cut out of solid block of cotton wood E. and F. War Greegrees or charms made of leather and straw worked in G. Knife of Office used for human sacrifices, the blade is of iron, with four brass bells attached, the handle of wood, bound and ornamented with brass H. Native Sword I. Kroo Boys Pipe, the bowl is of clay connected with a gourd by reed tube and reed for stem J. Native Chiefs Hat of straw with grass on the top K. War drum and drumstick L. Snuff-mill, a loose ball within the pillars, the whole cut with rough tools out of one solid block of wood M. Native knife N. and O. Greegrees of leather and straw Q. Powder-flask of cows horn R. and S. Tennasse Chiefs bow and spear, Porto Locco, the bow string is made of wood, the spear is of iron, bound round with leopards skin T. Native harp with a gourd to soften and improve sound U. Native cap
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1873 Ashanti Attached Blade Block Bound Bowl Brass Charms Clay Connected Cotton Cushion Drum Flask Gourd Handle Harp Horn Human Implements Improve Instrument Iron Knife Leather Loose Mill Off Ice Ornamented Pillars Pipe Porto Powder Reed Rough Sacrifices Skin Snuff Soften Solid Sound Spear Stem Stool Straw String Tools Tube Worked Drum Stick Fantee Made Musical Sanko Weapons
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This print showcases a collection of Ashanti implements and weapons from the Ashanti War of 1873-74. Each item tells a story of tradition, culture, and warfare in West Africa during this tumultuous period.
From A to U, we see a diverse array of artifacts that were essential to the Ashanti people during times of conflict. The A. Sanko musical instrument, B. Cushion, C. Ashanti Ministers state bag, D. Fantee stool, E. and F. War Greegrees or charms - each piece is intricately crafted with skill and care.
The image also highlights more sinister tools such as G. Knife of Office used for human sacrifices - a chilling reminder of the brutality that often accompanied war in this region.
But amidst the weapons and implements designed for combat are items like J. Native Chiefs Hat made of straw with grass on top and T.Native harp with gourd to soften sound - symbols of cultural identity and artistic expression that were just as important to the Ashanti people as their weaponry.
Overall, this print offers a glimpse into a fascinating chapter in African history, where tradition clashed with modernity on the battlefield. Each item represents not only physical objects but also intangible aspects of heritage and resilience that have endured through generations.
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