Bowl, Effigy
Dublin Core
Title
Bowl, Effigy
Subject
Furnishings
Household Accessories
Decorative Furnishings
Description
Effigy bowl with lid in the shape of a bird.
Identifier
2011-0011-0198a,b
Abstract
Dr. Janine Sytsma's African Art, Museums and Exhibition Practices Seminar studied this object. Students in the course highlighted artifacts, including this one in "Y'akɔfa: Ruptures and Renewals in Art from Ghana and Nigeria" in spring 2023 at the Fayetteville Public Library.
Here is a summary of their findings: Common Akan Adinkra symbol for sankofa, which translates to "go back and pick/get it." The symbol took new meaning in post-colonial Ghanian politics as artists, writers, playwrights, and more began reviving indigenous traditions the previous colonial government had attempted to eradicate.
Here is a summary of their findings: Common Akan Adinkra symbol for sankofa, which translates to "go back and pick/get it." The symbol took new meaning in post-colonial Ghanian politics as artists, writers, playwrights, and more began reviving indigenous traditions the previous colonial government had attempted to eradicate.
Date Created
c. 1960s / mid-20th century
Medium
Wood
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Donor
Museum of Discovery
Continent
Africa
Country
Ghana
Files
Collection
Citation
“Bowl, Effigy,” University of Arkansas Museum, accessed March 12, 2026, https://uamuseum.omeka.net/items/show/82899.