Adinkra symbols: These visual symbols represent various concepts, such as:
Gye Nyame (omnipotence of God)
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Sankofa (learning from the past)
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Akoko (mercy and forgiveness)
Dwenna (security and stability)
Kente cloth patterns
Each pattern and color has a specific meaning, such as:
Red (blood and vitality)
Gold (royalty and wealth)
Green (nature and fertility)
Blue (peace and tranquility)
Animals
Certain animals represent specific qualities, like:
Lion (strength and courage)
Elephant (wisdom and longevity)
Spider (wisdom and creativity)
Colors
Colors have significant meanings, such as:
Red (vitality and energy)
White (purity and innocence)
Black (strength and fertility)
Motifs
Geometric motifs, like circles and spirals, represent:
Unity and infinity
Cycles of life and death
Fertility symbols
Symbols like the egg and the cowrie shell represent fertility and abundance.
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