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Adinkra Symbols & Meanings. Source: adinkrasymbols.org. Adinkra are visual symbols with historical and philosophical significance originally printed on cloth which royals wore to important ceremonies.
Adinkra Symbols with Meanings. Adinkra literally translates as farewell or goodbye in a large loose linguistic grouping of the Fante, the Akan, the Ashanti and the Akuapem from Ghana. However, they are widely used across Africa and in the diaspora.
The Adinkra symbols, and their meanings, have survived to the present day. Cloth displaying Adinkra symbols is now mass-produced in bright colors, using modern techniques and is very popular both in Africa and the wider world.
Popular Adinkra symbols include. Gye Nyame, which expresses the omnipotence of God, Sankofa, which signifies learning from the past, Dwennimmen, which represents strength with humility, and. Adinkrahene, a symbol for authority, leadership, and charisma.
Adinkra Symbols - Adinkra Meanings. The Adinkra symbols come from West Africa, specifically a region that is modern-day Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. The symbols belonged to the Asante (or Ashanti) peoples, who would print them on cloth, as well as pottery and metalwork. The Asante people resisted British colonial rule when it arrived in West Africa.
Adinkra symbols offer a beautiful and profound way to connect with the rich cultural heritage of Ghana. Each symbol carries a message that reflects the wisdom, strength, and spirituality of...
Below is a table containing all of the Adinkra symbols, along with their Twi name and with their meanings. For a pdf of this list, you can use the multi-page version here or print out on 11X17 as a poster here.
