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Paa Joe (Joseph Tetteh Ashong) (b. 1947), “Cape Coast Castle. 1653 Sweden, 1665 Britain”, Accra…
Cape Coast Castle. 1653 Sweden, 1665 Britain
Paa Joe (Joseph Tetteh Ashong) (b. 1947), “Cape Coast Castle. 1653 Sweden, 1665 Britain”, Accra…
Paa Joe (Joseph Tetteh Ashong) (b. 1947), “Cape Coast Castle. 1653 Sweden, 1665 Britain”, Accra, Ghana, 2004–2005, and 2017, Emele wood and enamel, 45 x 133 x 88 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Jack Shainman in memory of Claude Simard, 2018.13.1. Photo by Stephen Smith
Record Details

Cape Coast Castle. 1653 Sweden, 1665 Britain

Artist ((b. 1947))
Place/RegionAccra, Ghana
Date2004–2005, 2017
MediumEmele wood and enamel
Dimensions45 x 133 x 88"
Credit LineGift of Jack Shainman in memory of Claude Simard
Accession number2018.13.1
ClassificationSculpture
Photo CreditStephen Smith
On View
Not on view
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