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63 African Symbols ForCreative DesignBy: Mawuna Remarque KOUTONIN(http://www.siliconafrica.com/author/admin/)
Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 at 9:27 pm.
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content/themes/directorypress/thumbs//kwat_lg1.gif)African symbols from Egypt are well
known, but now is time to discover more African symbols specially from West Africa, called
Adinkra (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adinkra_symbols).
Adinkra are visual symbols, originally created by the Ashanti of Ghana and the Gyaman of Cote
dIvoire in West Africa. They represent concepts or aphorisms, and are extensively used in
fabrics, pottery, logos and advertising.
The symbols have a decorative function but also represent objects that encapsulate evocative
messages that convey traditional wisdom, aspects of life or the environment.
The Collection below is from the work of Jean MacDonald
(http://www.adinkra.org/htmls/adinkra_site.htm), and is destined to African artists and
designers for inspiration in logo, websites, clothes, jewelery and fashion design, not forget for
tattoos (http://www.adinkra.org/htmls/tattoos.htm).
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1. SANKOFA
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return and get it
symbol of importance of learning from the past
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2. WO NSA DA MU A
If your hands arein the dish
symbol of participatory government,
democracy and pluralism
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From the aphorism, Wo nsa da mu
a, wonni nnya wo If your hands
are in the dish, people do not eat
everything and leave you nothing.
Source: Cloth As Metaphor
(http://www.marshall.edu/akanart/)
by G.F. Kojo Arthur
3. SESA WO SUBAN
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Change ortransform yourcharacter
symbol of life transformation
This symbol combines two separate
adinkra symbols, the Morning
Star which can mean a new start to
the day, placed inside the wheel,
representing rotation or
independent movement.
4. WAWA ABA
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seed of the wawatree
symbol of hardiness, toughness
and perseverance
The seed of the wawa tree is
extremely
hard. In Akan culture, it is a
symbol of someone who is strong
and tough. Itinspires the
individual to persevere through
hardship.
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the enemy willstew in his ownjuice
symbol of jealousy and envy
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when you climb agood tree
symbol of support, cooperation and
encouragement
From the expression Woforo dua pa
a, na yepia wo meaning When you
climb a good tree, you are given a
push. More metaphorically, it
means that when you work for a
good cause, you will get support.
Source: Cloth As Metaphor
(http://www.marshall.edu/akanart/)
by G.F. Kojo Arthur
7. PEMPAMSIE
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sew in readiness
symbol of readiness, steadfastness, hardiness
According to the The Adinkra Dictionary
(http://www.adinkra.org/htmls/books.htm),
the design
of this symbol resembles the links of a chain,
and implies strength through unity as well as
the importance of being prepared.
8. OWUO ATWEDEE
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the ladder of death
symbol of mortality a reminder of the
transitory
nature of existence in this world and of
the imperative to live a good life to
be a worthy soul in the afterlife
9. OWO FORO ADOBE
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snake climbing theraffia tree
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Because of its thorns, the raffia tree
is a very dangerous challenge to the
snake. His ability to climb it is a
model of persistence and prudence.
10. OSRAM NE NSOROMMA
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The Moon and the Star
symbol of love, faithfulness, harmony
This symbol reflects the harmony that exists in the bonding
between a man and a woman. Proverb: Kyekye pe aware. (The
North Star has a deep love for marriage. She is always in the sky
waiting for the return of the moon, her husband.) from The
Adinkra Dictionary
(http://www.adinkra.org/htmls/books.htm#adinkra_dictionary))
11. ONYANKOPON ADOM NTI BIRIBIARA BEYEYIE
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By Gods grace, allwill be well
symbol of hope, providence, faith
Source: Cloth As Metaphor
(http://www.marshall.edu/akanart/)
by G.F. Kojo Arthur
12. OKODEE MMOWERE
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the talons of theeagle
symbol of strength, bravery,
power
The eagle is the mightiest bird in
the sky, and its strength is
concentrated in its talons. The
Oyoko clan, one of the nine Akan
clans, uses this symbol as their
clan emblem.
13. ODO NNYEW FIE KWAN
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symbol of the power of love
14. NYANSAPO
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wisdom knot
symbol of wisdom, ingenuity, intelligence and patience
A especially revered symbol of the Akan, this symbol conveys the
idea that a wise person has the capacity to choose the best means
to attain a goal. Being wise implies broad knowledge, learning and
experience, and the ability to apply such faculties to practical
ends. (Willis, The Adinkra Dictionary
(http://www.adinkra.org/htmls/books.htm#adinkra_dictionary))
15. NYAME YE OHENE
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God is King
symbol of majesty and supremacy of
God
Source: Cloth As Metaphor
(http://www.marshall.edu/akanart/)
by G.F. Kojo Arthur
16. NYAME NTI
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nti_lg.gif)
by Gods grace
symbol of faith and trust in God
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by W. Bruce Willis: This stalk is
depicted as the staff of life in many
cultures. It symbolizes to the Akan that
food is a basis of life and that they
could not survive if not for the food
that God has placed here on Earth for
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17. NYAME NNWU NA MAWU
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God never dies,therefore I cannotdie
symbol of Gods omnipresence
and the perpetual existence of
mans spirit
This signifies the immortality of
mans soul, believed to be a part
of God. Because the soul rests
with God after death, it cannot
die.
18. NYAME BIRIBI WO SORO
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God is in theheavens
symbol of hope A reminder that
Gods dwelling
place is in the heaven, where he
can listen to all prayers.
19. NSOROMMA
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child of the heavens[stars]
symbol of guardianship A reminder
that
God is the father and watches over
all people.
20. NSAA
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a type of hand-wovenfabric
symbol of excellence, genuineness,
authenticity According to The
Adinkra Dictionary by W. Bruce
Willis, the nsaa
symbols reflects a saying: nea
onnim nsaa oto nago, which he
translates as
He who does not know authentic
Nsaa will buy the fakes. The
quality of Nsaa
has come to represent quality of
workmanship in general.
21. NKYINKYIM
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twisting
symbol of initiative, dynamism and
versatility
22. NKYIMU
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the crosseddivisions made onadinkra clothbefore stamping
symbol of
skillfulness, precision Before
adinkra cloth is stamped with
the symbols, the
artisan blocks off the cloth with
lines in a rectangular grid using
a
broad-tooth comb. This
preparation is symbolic of the
exacting technique which
results in the highest quality
product.
23. NYAME DUA
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tree of god altar
symbol of Gods presence
and protection The
Nyame Dua is a sacred spot
where rituals are performed.
Erected in front of the
house or compound, it is
crafted from a tree that has
been cut where three or
more branches come
together. This stake holds an
earthenware vessell filled
with water and herbs or other
symbolic materials for
purification and blessing
rituals.
24. NKONSONKONSON
chain link
symbol of unity and human
relations A reminder to
contribute to the community, that
in unity lies strength
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25. NEA OPE SE OBEDI HENE
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he who wants to beking
symbol of service and leadership
From the
expression Nea ope se obedi hene
daakye no, firi ase sue som ansa
meaning He
who wants to be king in the future
must first learn to serve. Source:
Cloth As Metaphor
(http://www.marshall.edu/akanart/)
by
G.F. Kojo Arthur
26. NEA ONNIM NO SUA A, OHU
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He who does not know can know
from learning
symbol of knowledge, life-long
education and continued quest for
knowledge
Source: Cloth As
Metaphor
(http://www.marshall.edu/akanart/)
by G.F. Kojo Arthur
27. MPUANNUM
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five tufts (of hair)
symbol of priestly office, loyalty
and
adroitness This symbol is said to
be the hairstyle of joy. It is the
traditional hairstyle of the
priestesses. The design of the
adinkra symbol
mpuannum resembles the way the
priestesses hair was tied. It also
represents the devotion and
faithfulness one displays when
doing a task
required of one. In addition,
mpuannum means loyalty or the
embodiment of lofty
duty to a desired goal. W.
Bruce Willis, The Adinkra
Dictionary
28. MPATAPO
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knot ofpacification/reconciliation
symbol of reconciliation,
peacemaking and pacification Mpatapo
represents the bond or knot that binds
parties in a dispute to a peaceful,
harmonious reconciliation. It is a symbol
of peacemaking after strife.
29. MMUSUYIDEE
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that which removesbad luck
symbol of good furtune and
sanctity
30. MMERE DANE
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time changes symbol of change,
lifes dynamics Source:
Cloth As
Metaphor
(http://www.marshall.edu/akanart/)
by G.F. Kojo Arthur
31. MFRAMADAN
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wind-resistanthouse
symbol of fortitude and readiness
to face lifes
vicissitudes
This symbol suggests a reinforced
or well-built home one built
to withstand windy and
treacherous conditions. It reflects
in Asante history a
clause in the unwritten
constitutution of the Golden Stool.
Oral acocunts say
that according to that clause, mud
houses in Kumasi must be
reinforced with
turf. This reinforcing would cause
the house to be sturdier and
resistant to
unfavorable weather conditions.
from The Adinkra Dictionary by
W.
Bruce Willis
32. ME WARE WO
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I shall marry you symbol of commitment, perseverance From
the expression No one rushes into the job of mixing the concrete
for building
the house of marriage. See Cloth As
Metaphor
(http://www.adinkra.org/htmls/adinkra_bibliography.htm#arthur)
by G.F. Kojo Arthur, pp. 89, 163.
33. MATE MASIE
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What I hear, I keep
symbol of wisdom, knowledge and
prudence The
implied meaning of the phrase
mate masie is I understand.
Understanding
means wisdom and knowledge, but
it also represents the prudence of
taking into
consideration what another person
has said.
34. KWATAKYE ATIKO
hair style of anAsante war captain
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symbol of bravery and valor This
symbols is said to be a special hair
style of Kwatakye, a war captain of
old
Asante. The symbol has come to
represent bravery and
fearlessness. It is also
given as an earned title to any
brave son of an Akan community.
- W. Bruce Willis, The Adinkra
Dictionary
35. KINTINKANTAN
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puffed upextravagance
symbol of arrogance
36. KETE PA
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good bed symbol of a good marriage From the expression that
a woman who has a good marriage is said to sleep on a good bed. See
Cloth As
Metaphor
(http://www.adinkra.org/htmls/adinkra_bibliography.htm#arthur)
by G.F. Kojo Arthur, pp. 87-89
37. HYE WON HYE
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that which does notburn
symbol of imperishability and
endurance
This symbol gets its meaning from
traditional priests that were able
to walk on
fire without burning their feet, an
inspiration to others to endure
and
overcome difficulties.
38. HWE MU DUA
measuring stick
symbol of examination and
quality control This symbol
stresses the need to strive for the
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best quality, whether in
production of
goods or in human endeavors.
39. GYE NYAME
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except for God
symbol of the supremacy of God
This unique and
beautiful symbol is ubiquitous in
Ghana. It is by far the most
popular for use
in decoration, a reflection on the
deeply religious character of the
Ghanaian
people
40. FUNTUNFUNEFU-DENKYEMFUNEFU
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Siamese crocodiles
symbol of democracy and unity
The Siamese
crocodiles share one stomach, yet
they fight over food. This popular
symbol is
a remind that infighting and
tribalism is harmful to all who
engage in it.
41. FOFO
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yellow floweredplant
symbol of jealousy and envy When
the fofos
petals drop, they turn into black
spiky-like seeds. The Akan liken the
nature
of this plant to a jealous person.
The Adinkra Dictionary by W.
Bruce Willis
There is a Akan proverb associated
with this symbol: What the fofo
plant
wishes is that the gyinantwi seeds
turn black.
42. FIHANKRA
house/compound
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symbol of security and safety
Typical of Akan (Asante)
architecture, the communal
housing compound has only one
entrance and exit.
43. FAWOHODIE
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independence symbol of
independence, freedom,
emancipation
From the expression: Fawodhodie
ene obre na enam. Literal
translation:
Independence comes with its
responsibilities. from Cloth As
Metaphor
(http://www.marshall.edu/akanart/)
by
G.F. Kojo Arthur
44. ESE NE TEKREMA
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the teeth and thetongue
symbol of friendship and
interdependence The
teeth and the tongue play
interdependent roles in the mouth.
They may come into
conflict, but they need to work
together.
45. EPA
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content/themes/directory press/thumbs//epa_lg.gif)
handcuffs
symbol of law and justice, slavery
and captivity Adolph
Agbo, in Values of Adinkra
Symbols notes that handcuffs were
introduced in
Africa as a result of the slave trade,
and later became popular among
chiefs in
cuffing offenders of the law. The
symbol reminds offenders of the
uncompromising nature of the law.
It however discourages all forms of
slavery.
46. EBAN
fence
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content/themes/directory press/thumbs//eban_lg.gif)
symbol of love, safety and security The home to the Akan is a
special place. A home which has a fence around it is considered to
be an ideal
residence. The fence symbolically separates and secures the
family from the
outside. Because of the security and the protection that a fence
affords, the
symbol is also associated with the security and safety one finds in
love.
from The Adinkra
Dictionary
(http://www.adinkra.org/htmls/books.htm#adinkra_dictionary)
47. DWENNIMMEN
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rams horns
symbol of humility together with
strength The ram will
fight fiercely against an adversary,
but it also submits humbly to
slaughter,
emphasizing that even the strong
need to be humble.
48. DUAFE
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wooden comb
symbol of beauty and cleanliness;
symbols of desirable
feminine qualities The meaning of
this symbol is characterized
slightly
differently in The Adinkra
Dictionary and The Values of
Adinkra Symbols;
the former emphasizes more
abstract qualities of feminine
goodness, love and
care, while the latter has a more
literal interpretation, looking
ones best
and good hygiene. In any case, the
duafe was a prized possession of
the Akan
woman, used to comb and plait
her hair.
49. DENKYEM
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crocodile
symbol of adaptability The
crocodile lives in the water,
yet breathes the air, demonstrating
an abil
50. DAME-DAME
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name of a boardgame
symbol of intelligence and
ingenuity
51. BOA ME NA ME MMOA WO
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Help me and let me help you
symbol of
cooperation and interdependence
Source: Cloth As Metaphor
(http://www.marshall.edu/akanart/)
by
G.F. Kojo Arthur
52. BI NKA BI
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No one should bitethe other
symbol of peace and harmony This
symbol
cautions against provocation and
strife. The image is based on two
fish biting
each other tails.
53. BESE SAKA
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sack of cola nuts
symbol of affluence, power,
abundance, plenty,
togetherness and unity The cola nut
played an important role in the
economic
life of Ghana. A widely-used cash
content/themes/directory press/thumbs//bese_lg.gif) crop, it is closely associated with
affluence
and abundance. This symbol also
represents the role of agriculture
and trade in
bringing peoples together.
54. AYA
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fern
symbol of endurance and
resourcefulness The fern is a hardy
plant that can grow in difficult
places. An individual who wears
this symbol
suggests that he has endured many
adversities and outlasted much
difficulty.
(Willis, The Adinkra Dictionary)
55. ASASE YE DURU
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the Earth hasweight
symbol of providence and the
divinity of Mother
Earth This symbol represents the
importance of the Earth in
sustaining life.
56. ADINKRAHENE
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Chief of the adinkra symbols
symbol of greatness,
charisma and leadership This
symbol is said to have played an
inspiring role in
the designing of other symbols. it
signifies the importance of playing
a
leadership role.
57. AKOBEN
war horn symbol of vigilance and
wariness Akoben is a horn
used to sound a battle cry.
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58. AKOFENA
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sword of war symbol of
courage, valor, and heroism The
crossed swords were a popular
motif in the heraldic shields of
many former Akan
states. In addition to
recognizing courage and valor,
the swords can represent
legitimate state authority.
59. AKOKO NAN
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the leg of a hen
symbol of nurturing and discipline
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.
60. AKOMA NTOSO
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content/themes/directory press/thumbs//akon_lg.gif)
linked hearts
symbol of understanding and
agreement
62. ANANSE NTONTAN
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spiders web symbol of wisdom,
creativity and the
complexities of life Ananse, the
spider, is a well-known character
in African
folktales.
63. AKOMA
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the heart
symbol of patience and tolerance
According to Agbo, when a
person is said to have a heart in
his stomach, that person is very
tolerant.
Here is a list of books curated by Jean MacDonald
(http://www.adinkra.org/htmls/adinkra_site.htm) to learn more about African design, visuals,
and symbols (Disclaimer: the link below are with the curator amazon affiliates code)
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The Adinkra dictionary : A Visual Primer on the Language of Adinkra
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/09661 5321 9/adinkrasy mbol-
20) by W. Bruce Willis
($22-$25, depending on condition; 31 4 pages) The most comprehensiv e
guide to
adinkra av ailable, with detailed information and alternativ e v ersions of
each
sy mbol, plus the history of Ghana, the dev elopment of Ashanti culture, and
a
brief intro to the Twi languageall in 31 4 pages! No longer av ailable from
the
publisher; I bought this used on Amazon for about $25, and it is really worth
it,
if y ou are interested in adinkra and Ghana in general.If y ou dont see a copy
av ailable at a reasonable price on Amazon, check back again. The supply of
books
depends on the secondhand book dealers that work through Amazon.
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African Designs from Traditional Sources
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0486227 529/adinkrasy mbol-
20) by Geoffrey Williams ($1 0.36; 200 pages; 37 8
illustrations) A wide range of designs and sy mbols from African tribes
including
the Ashanti that can be reproduced or enlarged for use in art and design
projects.
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Traditional African Designs
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0486296229/adinkrasy mbol-
20) by Gregory Mirow ($6.95; 43 pages, 200 illustrations) A
inexpensiv e book of clip art, which includes adinkra among other African
traditional designs, which can be used in a wide v ariety of craft and design
projects.
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African Designs of the Congo, Nigeria, the Cameroons and the Guinea Coast
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0880450932/adinkrasy mbol-
20) by Caren
Caraway ($1 1 .1 7 ; 1 44 pages) Copy right-free art from some of Ghanas
neighboring
countries, which can be used for graphic treatments, craft designs, and
interior
or exterior decoration.
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1. Penina S. Finger November 16, 2013 (http://www.siliconafrica.com/african-symbols-
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Thanks for putting this together! I'd love to see them in use, too. In what materials and on what
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They are normally used on Ghanaian cloths and traditional attires.
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6. Colin Elum (https://www.facebook.com/colin.elum) June 24, 2014
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Hi thanks for the upload of these beautiful symbols I was in the middle
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