What is the meaning of the African word Adinkra?
So, what do Adinkra symbols mean?
For example, African symbols of love in one region may differ from others.
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The following are some of thesymbolsin the region.
Dono
Dono the drum is an image that represents goodwill or kindness and diplomacy.
Gye Nyame
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Sankofa
Adinkra symbols Sankofal, and it can be interpreted in two ways.
It may mean to go back and take something for one who speaks Ghanas Akan language.
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Unsurprisingly, therefore, it stands for understanding and agreement.
Bese Saka
This is essentially a bunch of Kola nuts that symbolize wealth.
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Osrane Ne Nsoroma symbolizes love, commitment, faithfulness, and patience.
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Nyame Nwu Na Mawu
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Akoko Nan
This is a hens leg and is among the many African symbols of protection.
Nyame-Nti
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Dwennimmen
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This mark shows strength and humility.
The word itself comes from the horns of a ram, which are known to be strong.
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Kuntinkantan
Kuntinkantan image is used to warn people against boasting and arrogance.
Other symbols
Away from these, there are various unique East African symbols from different communities.
For example, the Turkana people of Kenya associate wealth with livestock and not land like in some places.
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Colors play an important role too in the region.
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