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ADINKRA SYMBOLS

January 16, 2011

Adinkra are visual symbols, originally created by the Akan of Ghana and the Gyaman of Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa, that represent concepts or aphorisms. Adinkra are used on fabric, walls, in pottery, woodcarvings and logos. Fabric adinkra are often made by woodcut sign writing as well as screen printing. They also can be used to communicate evocative messages that represent parts of their life or those around them. There are many differeny symbols all have unique looks and meanings.

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  1. How my first dinner in Ghana went… | Heifer Mitzvah Project said:
    November 23, 2011 at 12:44 am

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