BI NKA BI - No one should bite the other Symbol of Peace and Harmony Bi nka bi literally means “no one should bite the other”. This symbol cautions against provocation and strife. The image is bas...
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NSOROMMA : Adinkra Symbol for Guardianship
NSOROMMA - Child of the heavens [stars] Symbol of Guardianship A reminder that God is the father and guardian. He never sleeps nor slumbers and watches over all people at all times of the day.
Continue ReadingNKYINKYIM: Adinkra Symbol for Initiative, Dynamism and Versatility
NKYINKYIM - Twisting Symbol of Initiative, Dynamism and Versatility The symbol of the Nkyinkyim depicts the twists and turns in the journey of one's life. The idea behind this design is based on ...
Continue ReadingNYAME BIRIBI WO SORO: Adinkra Symbol for Hope
NYAME BIRIBI WO SORO - God is in the heavens Symbol of Hope A reminder that God’s dwelling place is in heaven, where he can listen to all prayers. The Akan people believe strongly in God and t...
Continue ReadingNYAME NTI: Adinkra Symbol for faith and trust in God
NYAME NT - By God’s grace Symbol of faith and trust in God 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 ...
Continue ReadingAKOMA NTOSO: Adinkra Symbol for Understanding and Agreement
AKOMA NTOSO - Linked Hearts Symbol of Understanding and Agreement Akoma Ntoso in Akan means linked hearts. It signifies people coming together usually for the purpose of working together. For pe...
Continue ReadingDWENNIMMEN: Adinkra Symbol for humility together with strength
DWENNIMMEN - Ram’s 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 nee...
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DENKYEM - Crocodile Symbol of adaptability The crocodile lives in the water, yet breathes the air, demonstrating an ability to adapt to circumstances. To excel in life, people must be adaptable ...
Continue ReadingFUNTUNFUNEFU-DENKYEMFUNEFU: Adinkra Symbol for Democracy and Unity
FUNTUNFUNEFU-DENKYEMFUNEFU - Siamese crocodiles Symbol of Democracy and Unity The Siamese crocodiles share one stomach, yet they fight over food.This popular symbol is a reminder that infighti...
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