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Delivery EstimateErnestina Oppong Asante shares the wisdom of the legendary Adinkra symbols with this colorful threadwork composition. She reveals the presence of three women holding symbols as she applies one thread at a time. The top one, represented by crossed swords, is Akofena which stands for courage, valor, and heroism. In the middle is Gye Nyame, which proclaims God's supremacy over all. Sankofa, in the shape of a bird with its head turned to the back, symbolizes the importance of learning from the past. Adinkra are visual symbols, originally created by the Akan of Ghana and the Gyaman of Cote d'Ivoire and they represent concepts or aphorisms.
- 0.32 kgs
- 0.7 lbs
- 46 cm W x 59 cm H
- 18" W x 23" H
- Cotton thread on card stock
- Arrives unframed
- Signed by the artist
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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