Material Culture and Ethnic Identity: The Case of the Krobo, Ghana

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The paper examines the role of material culture, including archaeological remains and historic landscapes in the construction, maintenance, and propagation of ethnic and or cultural identity in Krobo, Ghana. It focuses on how the Krobo have been exploiting their ancestral town, Krobo Mountain ancient settlement site, and its associated historical narratives for social, cultural, economic, and political gains.

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Material Culture and Ethnic Identity: The Case of the Krobo, Ghana. Lauer, H. et al (eds.) Identity Meets Nationality: Voices from Humanities.

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