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Original Title
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title unknown
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Devised Title
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Kuduo Owned by Dr. John T. Biggers
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Date
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1993
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Description
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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 nana, a ruler of the Akan people; he is surrounded by attendants. Dr. Biggers was an avid collector of African art and he used pieces from his collection as teaching tools for his students.
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Additional Subject
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African art
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African diaspora
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Afrocentrism
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Type
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Print
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Medium
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pencils on paper
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Measurements
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29 1/2 in x 22 3/4 in
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Format
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JPEG
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HBCU Identifier
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pc20
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HCAC Identifier
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HCAC.TSU.0029
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Rights
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All rights held by the University Museum at Texas Southern. For permission to publish, distribute, or use this image for any other purpose, please contact University Museum, Texas Southern University umuseum@gmail.com Attn: Museum Director. Materials not created by Texas Southern University may still be under copyright. Additional materials may be presented for educational and research purposes in accordance with fair use under United States copyright law.
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Contributing Institution
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Texas Southern University