ADINKRA Symbols of Ghana, West Africa

Posted by: artculturemusiclove on: June 14, 2010

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Monday, June 14th 2010

By: Coco

Over the years I’ve seen a rise in popularity of  Adinkra symbols that originated from the Akan speaking peoples of Ghana, West Africa. The symbols can be found in many forms/ places – from wood-carved ornaments, to gold pendants or even embroidered on cloth. A few of my friends have had tattoos done of some of the symbols. The meanings behind the symbols are usually very powerful. These are some of the most popular Adinkra symbols:

GYE NYAME: A deeply religious symbol that supports the idea of the supremacy of God. This is likely the most popular of all the Adinkra symbols.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

OSRAM NE NSOROMMA: “The moon and the stars,” which symbolizes true love, harmony and fidelity in a rapport.

  

 

 

 

 

 

SESA WO SUBAN: This symbol signifies the evolution of one’s character throughout the journey of life.

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

DWENNIMMEN: This symbol represents humility and strength.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SANKOFA: Another popular symbol, which means the significance of reflecting on and learning from the past in order to move forward in life. There are two symbols for Sankofa:

 

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