Kuduo Owned by Dr. John T. Biggers
- Original Title
- title unknown
- Devised Title
- Kuduo Owned by Dr. John T. Biggers
- Date
- 1993
- Creator
- Vernon Simmons
- Description
- This drawing by Vernon Simmons depicts a kuduo, vessels owned by kings in Akan kingdoms (modern-day Ghana), adorned by tortoises, a sign of longevity. The central figure seated under the umbrella is the asantehene, the ruler of the Ashanti people; he is surrounded by attendants.
- Primary Subject
- 1900-1999 See all items with this value
- HBCU student work See all items with this value
- Art See all items with this value
- Additional Subject
- African art
- African diaspora
- Afrocentrism
- Type
- Medium
- pencils on paper
- Measurements
- 29 1/2 in x 22 3/4 in
- Format
- JPEG
- HBCU Identifier
- pc20
- HCAC Identifier
- HCAC.TSU.0029
- Contributing Institution
- Texas Southern University
- Collection
- Permanent Collection
- Item sets
- TSU Drawings
