LIBRARY AND MUSEUM REPORTS 97. SEMINAR PAPERS BY M.A. STUDENTS Akyea, E. Ofori Akyea, E. Ofori Ansere, Joe K, Ansere, Joe K. Ansere, Joe K. An sere, Joe JC. An examination of the relevance of the Marxian social theory to to the study of urban develop- ment in Western and African societies. Renaissance and African art: a study of contrasts. The importance of small-scale industry in the economic de- velopment of Africa. Question: "Rapid economic de- velopmen't always involves some degree of inflation." Examine .this statement in sorae detail by reference to the experiences of Latin America and West Africa. Question: "The study of the political system of'the Tallensi is the study of lineage structure and religious beliefs of the people". Discuss. Question: "Examine the effect of migration on the social mobility of any African population you know". 98. LIBRARY AND MUSEUM REPORTS Ansere, Joe K. Ballard,Jr. Charles A. Darkwah, C. Mills-Odoi, Diana Mills-Odoi, Diana Oyedipe, F.P.A. Schram, John Schram, John Schram, John Sorkpor, Gershon A. Traditionalism vs rationalism in economic activity in modern Africa. Political parties and the party system in Liberia. John Kabes, the Dutch and English 1680 - 1716. The concept of detribalisation and its operation in urban societies in Africa South of the Sahara. Divine kinship and its occur- rence in West Africa. Patrifiliation in Ashanti kin- ship system "Let the government do it". A study in social anomie and re- treatism at a resettlement site. Problems of the public service in an African state. Traditional art and technolo- gical society The Mande traders and their role in the political and com- mercial history of the Gold Coast. x - LIBRARY AND MUSEUM REPORTS 99. DRAFT PAPERS Andoh, A.S.Y. Andoh, A.S.Y. Andoh, A.S.Y. Levy, Moshe The development of local government in Ghana I. Back- ground to the local government ordinance of 1951 The development of local government in Ghana II. The structure of local government 1951-1966. The structure of local government 1951-1966 III. The Department of Social Wel- fare and Community Development and the Village Development committee. Musical acoustics: an intro- duction to tonal systems. BOOKS DONATED TO THE INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES By the Author Chinebuah, Isaac Kwadwo A phonetic and phonological study of nominal piece in Nzema, based on the candidate's own pronunciation. 2V. 1962. (Thesis submitted for the degree of M.A. of the University of London) 100 LIBRARY AND MUSEUM REPORTS ETHNOGRAPHIC "FINDS" - DECORATIVE AND OTHER USEFUL ART Small brass dish with handle (Ananane). Cat.I 66. 73. Used in melting shea butter into repousse brass vessel (Forowa) for anointing the skin. Gift from Nana Owusu Sampah III, Akrokerrihene and elders. Cirf. 33 ins. Age unestimated. Assorted gold-weights with scale, shovels, spoons and storing box (Fotoo).Cat.I 66.77. Belonged to . the treasury of the Akrokerrihene. They were tra- ditionally used by the Treasurer (Sannahene) for the measurement of gold dust and tiny replica of the royal heirloom. Gift from the Akrokerrihene, Nana Owusu Sampah III and elders. Age unestimated. Two Quartz stones with drilled holes. Cat.I 66.78 Dredged from the Anyanfuri-Offin concession oT the Bremang Gold Dredging Limited. Gift from the Mines Manager, R.G. Penwill, Esq. Cirf.20 ins. Two stone axes (Nyame akuma). Cat. I 66.79. Dredged from the River Offin at the new Miradani Concession of the Bremang Gold Dredging Limited. Gift from the Mines Manager, R.G. Penwill, Esq. Lengths 7| ins; 3I ins. Brass and Copper bowls. Cat. I 66.8Oa-c. Obtained through dredging in the River Offin near Amponyasi Dunkwa in 1964. Belonged probably to the aborigi- nal Denkyiras who lived at Abankesieso and fled across the river about 1818 to Jukwa near Cape Coast. Gift from the Mines Manager, R.G. Penwill, Esq. * I LIBRARY AND MUSEUM REPORTS 101. Brass oil-lamp with spoon (Kanea). Cat. I 66.81a-b A wick made of rag was floated in palm oil into the bown from the top of the lamp stand. The spoon was for the collection of oil from the bowl on to the rag wick. Used by Essumegyahene Nana Kwabena Onoma- pon, contemporary of Asantehene Osei Tutu (1695-1731) and Opoku Ware(1731-1742). It was also used by successive chiefs till the introduction of imported lateras. Gift from Nana Kwaku Agyeman III, Essume- gyahene and elders. Height 4j ins; Length 9 ins. Sakra Charm. Cat. I 66.89. Consists of two ram horns and three small gourds all coated black; probably ' fowl blood and other ingredients. In the gourds are black powder. The charm was for curative pur- poses especially in cases of convulsion among child- ren. Wherever this charm was kept, it was a taboo to remove fire from a hearth in the house and take it outside. Eggs, soot and fowls sacrificed on it to propitiate it. Procured by Kwabena Adade of Obogu near Juaso in Ashanti Akyem from Supom near Otiso (now inundated by the waters of the Volta). The original owner died some six years ago. His successor, Kwaku Atakora did not know its specific uses. Siri Charm. Cat. I 66.90. Made of donkey tail, a rope and a snail shell containing 'black thick sub- stance1. Rituals were performed with them in time of hostilities to invoke the defeat for the enemy. The charm may be propitiated with a red cock at any time it becomes necessary or is desired. It was produced from Gyema near Nkoranza in Brong Ahafo from a hunter of elephants whose name is not remembered, in 1923 by Oboguhene Yaw Kusi. Gift from Oboguhene Gyasi Ampeh II and elders. 102. LIBRARY AND MUSEUM REPOflTS 9. Snuff box (Asratoaa). Cat. I 67.02. Made out of gourd. The snuff Was made from pounded tobacco leaves (oboo). Used by Konongohene Kwasi Atobra, contemporary of Asantehene Mensa Bonsu (1874-1883) Height 3 ins; Cirf. 12 ins. 10. Locally made tobacco pipes (taasen). Cat. I 67.13. Surface find at the ruins of Kukuboase, the early settlement of the people of Ahinsan near Fomena in Adansi. The site is in the Hoahoam forest. Obtained from Kwasi Antwi of Ahinsan. Age c 1700, 1702, 1800. 11. Hearth consisting of three roundish pots (sizes height 9 ins. and cirf. 27} ins. each) with a small hole on the top of each (Bukyia). Cat. I 67.22. The pots were placed in triangular form on the ground between which the fire was prepared. The holes make them withstand the heat of the fire. The cooking utensil was then placed on the pots. This was one of the indeginous "methods of cooking". The pots which stand for months may be smeared with red ochre every morning. Age 20 years. Obtained from Obaapanin Adwoa Bonto of Fomena. 12. Assorted god-weights. (Fotoo). Cat.I 67.23. Origi- nal owner.Kwadwo Tufuor of Fomena, used them for the measurement of gold dust to purchase slaves. Obtained from Obaapanin Akua Kwaako of Fomena. Age unestimated. 13. Kuduo repousse brass vessel with handle and three small balls on the lid. Cat. I 67.11. Used as con- tainer for gold dust and other valuables, and as a receptacle for ceremonial offerings. Made for the aboriginal chief, Nana Osafo Kantanka I. It forms part of the royal heirloom and kept in the *• » - *• LIBRARY AND MUSEUM REPORTS 103. stool-room. Gift from Ahinsanhene Osafo Kantanka V and elders. Age over 100. Height 6 ins; Cirf.13 ins. A.K. Quarcoo. X i. *