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Asante

Dye Stamp for Adinkra Cloth

Asante, 1900

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Asante

Dye Stamp for Adinkra Cloth

Asante, 1900

Physical Qualities Gourd, raffia-palm stalks, cloth, ink, 9 H x 6.5 W x 6.5 D cm.
Credit Line Gift of Mona Gavigan, Washington, D.C.
Object Number 2000.426
Gourd base with incised designs on outside surface; with bamboo holder wrapped in cloth; entirely encrusted with dye. Design: KERAPA or MUSUYIDE (good fortune or sanctity - in the shape of a Maltese cross).
"Meditations on African Art: PATTERN," Mar 12, 2008-Aug 17, 2008, BMA, Karen Milbourne.

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