Original Title

title unknown

Devised Title

Kuduo Owned by Dr. John T. Biggers

Date

1993

Creator

Vernon Simmons See all items with this value

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

Print

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