In History's Wake: Cultural Traditions of a Ghana Canoe

• Background
• Building the Canoe
• Public Outreach

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• Introduction
• Project Background
• Maritime Culture
• Boats in Ghana
• National Pride
• R. G. Brown
• Benjamin Nartey

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• About the banner: The photo shows a portion of the Ghana flag carved into the hull of an ahima

Boats from Prampram launch into the Atlantic as fishermen pursue the next catch (Image courtesy of R. G. Brown).

Boats in Ghana

The ahima serves as a representation of Ghana's maritime culture. It is not only practical as a fishing vessel, it is also a visual reminder of their maritime traditions. We see the traditional folk art of Ghana in the paint colors and in the carvings that adorn the ahima.

Community and Connections Community and Connections
The builder, Mr. R. G. Brown describes aspects of the community and their relationship to boats.

• Background
• Building the Canoe
• Public Outreach