One Thing about my country (Ghana) is representation. These symbols beneath are called the ADINKRA symbols, They are representations of philosophies and values mainly from the Akan Tribe of Ghana, These symbols express the essential features and keen observations of human behaviour, and the interaction between nature and humanity. They are related to death, life, wisdom, and human behaviour. These symbols are often painted, stamped or sewn onto fabrics (Adinkra cloth), Pottery and graduation stashes, they can also be used for the gold jewellery for local royals in Ghana and decorating for festivals and many others. These symbols are of vital importance to the exercise of royal power in the Kingdom of Asante, Ghana. To Conclude, Adinkra symbols are also found on Graduating student sashes which are intended to give them more luck in the future.
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Fig 1- escapeartist (2018). Adinkra Symbols, Handmade Cloth & Visiting The Source. [poster] Traveling Black. Retrieved from: https://traveling.black/adinkra-symbols-kente-cloth/. [Assessed 11 January 2023].
Fig 2: Photo Originally taken by me
Fig 3- Maingi, J. (2019). Tessuto Adinkra, la storia e i simboli. [Photograph] Retrieved from: https://julietmaingi.net/tessuto-adinkra/. [Assessed 11 January 2023].
Fig 4- www.etsy.com. (n.d.). Adinkra Gye Nyame ANKLET African Jewelry Anklet Adinkra - Etsy. [picture] Retrieved from: https://www.etsy.com/listing/813232762/adinkra-gye-nyame-anklet-african-jewelry. [Assessed 11 January 2023].
Figs 5 & 6- Lloyd, A.K. (2017). Kente Cloth Adinkra Symbols & Meaning. [poster] Retrieved from: https://www.kentecloth.net/kente-cloth-adinkra-symbols-meaning/. [Assessed 11 January 2023]
Fig 7- unequivocally royal (n.d.). Unequivocally Royal. [online] Retrieved from: https://unequivocallyroyal.tumblr.com/post/84158792763/geddion-africa-adinkra-symbols-the [Accessed 11 January 2023].
Fig 8- Pinterest. (n.d.). Pin by Marie France on Mariage traditionnel | African traditional wear, African print dress designs, African fashion women clothing. [Photograph] Retrieved from: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/130041507982613414/sent/?invite_code=54f12bc15c17494dac00a57c98334b6e&sfo=1. [Assessed 11 January 2023].
Reference List:
ici2016.org. (n.d.). What does kente cloth symbolize? – ici2016.org. [online] Available at: https://ici2016.org/what-does-kente-cloth-symbolize/.[Assessed 11 January 2023].
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