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  2. Adinkra symbols - Wikipedia

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    Adinkra Alphabet is a phonetic writing system derived from Adinkra symbols. The Adinkra Alphabet , invented by Charles Korankye in 2015, and expanded and refined over the next several years to accommodate various languages spoken in Ghana and Ivory Coast such as Akan, Dagbani , Ewe and Ga - a process that culminated with the creation of a ...

  3. File:Adinkra Symbols Nkyinkyim & Hwemudua.jpg - Wikipedia

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    English: African Adinkra symbols crocheted tapestry by Delores Chamblin. Nkyinkyim (top) is the symbol of initiative, versatility and dynamism. Hwemudua (bottom) is the symbol of excellence, examination and quality control.

  4. Osram ne nsoromma - Wikipedia

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    Osram ne nsoromma is one of the Bono Adinkra symbols, which is interpreted to mean "Osram" Moon "Ne" and "Nsoromma" Star. This symbol signifies love, bonding and faithfulness in marriage. The symbol is represented by a half moon with a star slightly hanging within the circumference of the moon. Adinkra are symbols that carry a message or a concept.

  5. Sankofa - Wikipedia

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    The sankofa symbol. Sankofa (pronounced SAHN-koh-fah) is a word in the Twi language of Ghana meaning “to retrieve" (literally "go back and get"; san - to return; ko - to go; fa - to fetch, to seek and take) and also refers to the Bono Adinkra symbol represented either with a stylized heart shape or by a bird with its head turned backwards while its feet face forward carrying a precious egg ...

  6. File:Gyaman Adinkra Symbols.jpg - Wikipedia

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  7. Akrafena - Wikipedia

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    In such situations, the meaning associated with the Ashanti Adinkra symbol embossed on the sheath conveys the message of the mission. [3] Its name literally means 'Soul Sword' and is held in the right hand due to Akan religion associating the right hand with the soul, representing the person's soul or life-force (kra), unique to the person. It ...

  8. Solomon's knot - Wikipedia

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    In the Adinkra symbol system, a version of Solomon's knot is the Kramo-bone symbol, interpreted as meaning "one being bad makes all appear to be bad". In Latvia, when Solomon's knot is used on textiles and metal work, it is associated with time, motion, and the powers of ancient pagan gods.

  9. Owuo - Wikipedia

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    Owuo is represented by the adinkra symbol of a ladder and his name comes from Owuo atwedee baakofoo mforo a proverb meaning "Death’s ladder is not climbed by just one person." [ 1 ] Owuo is seen as a punisher and one who humans are to be obsessively scared of.