Discover Adinkra symbols. The article explains how they originated from King Kwadwo Adinkra of the Gyaaman kingdom, their spiritual significance, and so on.
Dwennimmen is the Adinkra symbol of humility and strength. It is one of the Adinkra symbols that originate from the Akan people of Ghana, West Africa. Named after King Adinkra in the early 19th century, the Adinkra symbols were designed to carry wisdom from generation to generation. We crafted these symbols of wisdom i
Why I Illustrate Adinkra Adinkra symbols were created by the Akan of Ghana and also by the Gyaman of Côte D’Ivoire in the early 1800’s for communication purposes. The Akan is an assemblage of gold-producing forest states in western Africa located between the Comoé and Volta rivers (the Gold Coast). "Adinkra" was the name of the king of Gyaman (present day Côte D’Ivoire) Nana Kofi Adinkra. You can read more about "The Golden Stool incident" on many different web sites. The word “Adinkra” is an Akan word (in Ghana) which means “Farewell” or “Goodbye” (the Twi language) In early times along the Gold Coast, not everyone was able to read, write or understand the varied tribal languages, most understood symbols. A result of the need to communicate between tribes Adinkra became a system of oral, illustrated and verbal communication. "Adinkra symbols" became a reflection of various symbolic representations of ethics, morality, advice, concepts and ideas. The symbols represent African wisdom and concepts, and are often linked with proverbs. There are hundreds of Adinkra in existence, new symbols and meanings are constantly being developed. I do not know the exact number, there are thousands of combinations. “The three most important hand-woven Adinkra cloths were made from cotton (shedder) and used for funerary. If the cloth was to serve as mourning dress, it was dyed one of three colors: red, russet brown, or a dark blue-black. The growing popularity of Adinkra has evolved to the point where the wearing of stamped cloths for non-funerary occasions has become common, corporate institutions even make use of these symbols as their logos. The illustrations I do of Adinkra symbols are done using fabrics instead of the traditional stamping method. The project is my tribute, and way of showing respect to my ancestors. I believe symbols that were similar to Adinkra were used to mark the pathway to freedom in early America. Underground railroad quilts used such symbols, they were stitched into quilts, carved on fences and painted on barns in early America. During the civil rights struggles of the 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s similar symbols came into use again. Today logos are a modern day form of Adinkra Symbols. The Akofena Adinkra (Sword of War) may have been one of the first known coat of arms. I have to date been able to document and illustrate 190 with definitions. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZT8aEBgGu/
For sale is a pack of 12 Adinkra Symbol stickers. The size you choose refers to the size of each individual sticker. Included symbols: Adinkrahene Akofena Denkyem Bi Nka Bi Duafe Dwennimmen Fawohodie Fofoo Nsoromma Nyame Dua Odo Nyera Fie Kwan Osram Ne Nsoromma Vinyl decals can be applied to any clean, smooth surface such as automobiles, windows, laptops, etc. Only the black parts of the first image above are the actual stickers, the background will be whatever color the surface is that it is applied to. Feel free to contact me with any questions!
These small, mini cards, are based on traditional Adinkra Symbols, from Ghana, West Africa. Adinkra is traditionally black and white, but I have created this bright and colourful range, reflecting my love of Ghana, colour, materials, etc. Each symbol has its own meaning Adinkra symbols are fascinating, and are incorporated into pottery, material, Ashanti stools and even gold! They are lovely mini cards to use for all different occasions. SIZE - 10CM X 10CM ( 4INCH X 4 INCH) Combined postage available if more than one card is ordered. Top tip - When you are finished with your card, pop it into a small frame to keep as a mini print!
Adinkra symbols originated in West Africa, in the kingdom of Gyaman, which comprised today's Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast).
Hye Won Hye is the symbol of imperishability and endurance. It is one of the Adinkra symbols that originate from the Akan people of Ghana, West Africa. Named after King Adinkra in the early 19th century, the Adinkra symbols were designed to carry wisdom from generation to generation. We crafted these symbols of wisdom
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Duafe is the Adinkra symbol of beauty, cleanliness, and desirable feminine qualities. It is one of the Adinkra symbols that originate from the Akan people of Ghana, West Africa. Named after King Adinkra in the early 19th century, the Adinkra symbols were designed to carry wisdom from generation to generation. We crafte
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