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Adinkra are visual symbols, originally created by the Ashanti of Ghana and the Gyaman of Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa, that represent concepts or aphorisms. Adinkra are used extensively in fabrics, pottery, logos and advertising. They are incorporated into walls and other architectural features. Fabric adinkra are often made by woodcut sign writing as well as screen printing. Adinkra symbols appear on some traditional akan gold weights. The symbols are also carved on stools for domestic and ritual use. Tourism has led to new departures in the use of the symbols in such items as T shirts and jewelry.

The symbols have a decorative function but also represent objects that encapsulate evocative messages that convey traditional wisdom, aspects of life or the environment. There are many different symbols with distinct meanings, often linked with proverbs. In the words of Anthony Appiah, they were one of the means in a pre-literate society for "supporting the transmission of a complex and nuanced body of practice and belief".

Symbols in this category:

Sankofa

Go back and get it.

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Sesa Wo Suban

Change or transform your character

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Sesa Woruban

Change your life

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Strength

The strength lies inside of this symbol. Taureans mostly have it in them. The strength inside of this artictectrialrayitik (ar-tik-tect-ree-ahL-ruh-yiht-ick-) has more that you can imagine.

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Sunsum

The Soul

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Tamfo Bebre

The enemy will stew in his own juice.

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Taurus

Taurus is the 2nd astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation of the Taurine.

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Tumi Te Se Kosua

Power is like an Egg

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Tuo Ne Akofena

Gun and State Sword

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Wawa Aba

Seed of the wawa tree

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Wo Nsa Da Mu A

If your hands are in the dish

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Woforo Dua Pa A

When you climb a good tree.

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