ADINKRA

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African Adinkra Symbols
Do you know the meanings of Adinkra symbols? "Siamese crocodiles" symbolizes democracy and unity.
African Adinkra Symbols
Do you know the meanings of Adinkra symbols? The bad things people do tend to overshadow their good deeds and the Adinkra symbol warns against deception and hypocrisy. Urging people to remain loyal and faithful in whatever they do and with everyone they know
African Adinkra Symbols
Do you know the meanings of Adinkra symbols? "I Salute You" is a symbol of respect.
African Adinkra Symbols
Do you know the meanings of Adinkra symbols? The Wisdom Knot symbol conveys the idea that “a wise person has the capacity to choose the best means to attain a goal.
Adinkra Symbols
Do you know the meanings of Adinkra symbols? God is the sovereign ruler of the whole universe. An omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent being. This symbol embodies the supremacy of God in all ramifications.
Adinkra Symbols
Do you know the meanings of Adinkra symbols? “He who wants to be king in the future must first learn to serve.” It encourages people who hope to attain a high political status in the future to work towards it through living a life of servitude.
Adinkra symbols
Do you know the meanings of Adinkra symbols? This symbol depicts a house or compound. Typical of Akan (Asante) architecture, the communal housing compound has only one entrance and exit.
Adinkra symbols
“I am not carrying your basket”. This warns against total reliance on others to help you get things done. With the right amount of determination and support, there is nothing anyone can not do.
Adinkra symbols
"That which removes bad luck" This symbol denotes good luck and good fortune. It is believed that the symbol can bring prosperity and success in all endeavors.
Adinkra symbols
This symbol depicts potsherds. The symbol represents experience, service, rarity, knowledge and heirloom. In essence, no matter how much you know or long you have been around, there will always be someone who is more experienced and may have been around longer.
Adinkra symbols
The full name of this symbol translates to "The hen treads on her chicks, but she does not kill them." This represents the ideal nature of parents, being both protective and corrective. An exhortation to nurture children, but a warning not to pamper them.
Adinkra symbols
This symbol cautions against provocation and strife. The image is based on two fish biting each other tails It means "No one should bite the other" and is a symbol of peace and harmony. ⁣
Adinkra symbols
A thumbs up is an approval.This symbol signifies your participation and cooperation in what is happening. It means you are part of the team and that they have your support.⁣
Adinkra symbols
The Royal Soul Pendant represents the leadership of the king. It embodies the good heart and soul of the king, two important elements that every king must possess to rule his people without prejudice.
Adinkra symbols
This symbol depicts Nssa⁣ a type of hand-woven fabric and is a⁣ symbol of excellence, genuineness, authenticity. The quality of Nsaa has come to represent quality of workmanship in general. The adrinka have a saying that translates to "He who does not know authentic Nsaa will buy the fakes."