3-053-461 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Ashantee implements, 1873. Artefacts from West Africa. 'A. Sanko, musical instrument. B. Cushion. C. Ashantee Minister's State Bag. D. Fantee Stool, cut out of one solid block of cotton-wood. E, 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 having four brass bells attached; the handle of wood, bound and ornamented with brass. H. Native Sword. I. Kroo Boy's Pipe: the bowl is of clay, connected with a gourd by reed tube, and reed for stem. J. Native Chief's 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, O. Greegrees, of leather and straw. Q. Powder-Flask, of cow's-horn. R, S. Tennasse Chief's 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 the sound. U. Native Cap'. From "Illustrated London News", 1873.