Created by the Akan people of Ghana, and the Gyaman of Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa the Adinkra symbols represent concepts or aphorisms. Adinkra are used on fabric, walls, in pottery, woodcarvings and logos. They also can be used to communicate evocative messages that represent parts of their life or those around them.

Nyame Nti

Adinkra Symbols of West Africa

Adinkrahene

Adinkra Symbol Adinkrahene from Cote D'Ivoire

Akoma Ntoso

Adinkra Symbology - Akoma Ntoso

Denkyem

Denkyem

Dwennimmen

Adinkra

Funtunfunefu

Adinkra Symbol Funtunfunefu

Sankofa

Sankofa - West African Tribal Symbol

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