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By Gracia Clark

Zongo Chief's Horse

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The multiple layers of the Zongo Chief's costume even cover his horse with lace. The horse and flywhisk are symbols of high prestige connected to the northern savannah.

Courtesy of Ata Muhammed (August 2011)
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Creator: Muhammed, Ata
Contributing Institutions: Ata Muhammed; Gracia Clark; MATRIX: Center for Digital Humanities and Social Sciences at Michigan State University
Description: The multiple layers of the Zongo Chief's costume even cover his horse with lace. The horse and flywhisk are symbols of high prestige connected to the northern savannah.
Date: August 2011
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Location: Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana
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Rights Management: For educational use only.
Digitizer: Ata Muhammed