Public Face of Islam in Kumasi
By Gracia Clark
Zongo Chief's Horse
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
Format: Image/jpeg
Rights Management: For educational use only.
Digitizer: Ata Muhammed