Adinkra Stamp
About this object
History of use
Adinkra stamps (1774/12-16) are used for printing designs on cloth (e.g., 1774/1). Adinkra printed textiles were originally worn by men for funerary events, but eventually came to be seen as a national symbol of Ghana.
Cultural context
textiles
Physical description
Rectangular pattern stamp made from a piece of gourd. A geometric design carved in relief. Pencil lines are visible. There are four holes on the underside.
Materials
Date Made
C. 1960
Date Acquired
10 Nov 1998
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
From the Collection of the Late Penny GouldstoneMore...
Measurements
Overall: .9 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Object Number
1774/12