That symbol, ‘Obi Nka Obi’, or ‘bite not one another,' did not only become the first of 60 Adinkra symbols but helped restore peace among the people.

Although there are several other very important Adinkra symbols, these few stand out and are very meaningful to many Ghanaians and foreign visitors. You can ask for more or read about them online.

Adinkra features more than 400 symbols, but only 44 of the most popular are used for the deck. Because of that, these diviner cards might seem to be an inefficient summary of a system for eternal ...

Originating from the Akan people of Ghana, Adinkra symbols are rife with cultural significance and visual appeal ...

Traditional Adinkra cloths, which are decorated with symbols and aphorisms, were first invented in 1817 by Akan artisans from West Africa for royalty, and spiritual leaders wore them during ...

GQ speaks to Agyeman Senkyire, a son of the land who is sharing with the world his rich and deep roots of wisdom through the Adinkra Symbols. Worn by Royalty and on special occasions thousands of ...

Object Details Artist Ira Blount Caption This mixed-media canvas features brown paper cut-outs that resemble Adinkra symbols, perhaps a nod to local artist Ira Blount’s heritage. The symbols include ...

Nita Brown, a native of Ghana who now calls Rochester home, gives an informal talk on Adinkra symbols, which in her native country are widely used on such utilitarian objects as furniture ...

The circular pattern was informed by the Adinkrahene symbol – the "chief" of Adinkra symbols – which stands for authority, greatness, prudence, firmness and magnanimity, the designer explained.

General News of Saturday, 10 December 2022 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Ghana's Adinkra symbols get a major feature on newly-launched Land Rover « Prev Next » Comments (0) Listen to Article Share: ...