Preparing to document raffia leaflet processing

Endangered Material Knowledge Programme researchers finalize camera and microphone set up in preparation for documenting Nafana mat weaver (deŋglɛ tinfun) Alexander Owusu's technique of trimming dried raffia leaflets (gbandaa were) for use in mat weaving. Patrick Mensah (left) adjusts the camera on a tripod. Behind him, Ann Stahl sets up a Zoom recorder on a low wooden table. Bundles of raffia leaflets lie on the ground as Zonke Guddah (far right) prepares for a light check. A group of onlookers sit on a bench behind. Sabiye, Banda District, Ghana.