The Adinkra Archive
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KYEMFERE
The Adinkra Symbol of Knowledge, Experience & Humility
NNAMFO PA BAANU
The Adinkra Symbol of True Friendship & the Bond Between Two
ASAAWA
The Adinkra Symbol of Sweetness, Pleasure & the Transient Nature of Enjoyment
KURONTI NE AKWAMU
The Adinkra Symbol of Democracy, Sharing Ideas, & Taking Council
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Relationship
Kyemfere — The Adinkra Symbol of Knowledge, Experience & Humility
Relationship
Nnamfo Pa Baanu — The Adinkra Symbol of True Friendship & the Bond Between Two
Continuance
Asaawa — The Adinkra Symbol of Sweetness, Pleasure & the Transient Nature of Enjoyment
Relationship
Kuronti Ne Akwamu — The Adinkra Symbol of Democracy, Sharing Ideas, & Taking Council
Relationship
Boafo Ye Na — The Adinkra Symbol of the Rarity of a Willing Helper, Support, & Cooperation
Relationship
Nsa Ko Na Nsa Aba — The Adinkra Symbol of Give and Take & the Reciprocity of Generosity
Continuance
Mmusuyidee — The Adinkra Symbol of Spiritual Balance & Protection
Relationship
Wo Nsa Da Mu A — The Adinkra Symbol of Participatory Democracy & Pluralism
Relationship
Kokuromotie — The Adinkra Symbol of the Thumb, Cooperation, Indispensability, & Teamwork
Orientation
Nyame Nti — The Adinkra Symbol of Divine Grace, Provision & Faith
Orientation
Som Onyankopon — The Adinkra Symbol of Worship & Devotion
Continuance
Osiadan Nyame — The Adinkra Symbol of Divine Creation
Orientation
Onyankopon Adom Nti Biribiara Beye Yie — By God's Grace All Will Be Well
Orientation
Nyame Ye Ohene — The Adinkra Symbol of Divine Majesty & Supremacy
Orientation
Nyame Baatanpa — The Adinkra Symbol of Divine Care
Action
Sepow — The Adinkra Symbol of Justice
Action
Nea Ope Se Obedi Hene — The Adinkra Symbol of Service & Leadership
Action
Ohene Adwa — The Adinkra Symbol of Authorithy & Leadership
Protection
Mmra Krado — The Adinkra Symbol of Law, Authority, Justice, & the Seal of Order
Protection
Akoko Nan — The Adinkra Symbol of Parental Love, Nurturing & Discipline
Protection
Mpuannum — The Adinkra Symbol of Femininity and Adornment
Protection
Owia A Repue — The Adinkra Symbol of the Rising Sun, New Beginnings & Renewal
Protection
Abode Santann — The Adinkra Symbol of the Universe
Protection
Nsoromma — The Adinkra Symbol of Child of God & Divine Guardianship
Protection
Fihankra — The Adinkra Symbol of Safety and Community
Continuance
Okuafo Pa — The Adinkra Symbol of Diligence & Hard Work
Character
Fofo — The Adinkra Symbol of Jealousy, Envy & the Danger of Coveting Another's Good
Character
Kuntunkantan — The Adinkra Symbol of Arrogance, Self-Inflation & Contempt
Character
Adwo — The Adinkra Symbol of Peace and Serenity
Relationship
Me Ware Wo — The Adinkra Symbol of Commitment & Marriage
Continuance
Dwantire — The Adinkra Symbol of Tenacity, Strength & Overcoming Obstacles
Character
Agyinduwura — The Adinkra Symbol of Faithfulness & Devoted Service
Relationship
Menso Wo Kenten — The Adinkra Symbol of Industry, Self-reliance, & Economic Self-determination
Character
Pagya — The Adinkra Symbol of Fire, Transformation & the Power of Change
Character
Agyin Dawuru — The Adinkra Symbol of Faithfulness & Duty
Character
Mmeramubere — The Adinkra Symbol of the Female Cross, Warmth, & vitality
Character
Kramo Bone — The Adinkra Symbol of Warning Against Deception & Hypocrisy
Character
Okodee Mmowere — The Adinkra Symbol of Strength, Courage & the Talons of the Eagle
Character
Akoben — The Adinkra Symbol of Vigilance & the Call to Action
Character
Tabono — The Adinkra Symbol of Hard Work & Strength
Character
Ani Bere A Enso Gya — The Adinkra Symbol of Patience and Self-Discipline
Continuance
Owo Foro Adobe — The Adinkra Symbol of Persistence
Character
Sesa Wo Suban — The Adinkra Symbol of Transformation
Continuance
Wawa Aba — The Adinkra symbol of Hardiness & Perseverance
Identity
Oheneba — The Adinkra Symbol of Nobility & Good Character
Relationship
Boa Me Na Me Mmoa Wo — The Adinkra Symbol of Mutual Aid & Cooperation
Identity
Nkyimu — The Adinkra Symbol of Skillfulness, Precision & the Excellence of Mastery
Identity
Mako — The Adinkra Symbol of Individuality & the Unevenness of Experience
Identity
Fawohodie — The Adinkra Symbol of Freedom
Identity
Gyawu Atiko — The Adinkra Symbol of Valour & Bravery
Identity
Nserewa — The Adinkra Symbol of Affluence, Wealth, & Sacredness
Identity
Epa — The Adinkra Symbol of Law, Captivity & the Binding Force of Authority
Identity
Nsaa — The Adinkra Symbol of Excellence, Quality & the Genuine Article
Identity
Denkyem — The Adinkra symbol of Adaptability & Cleverness
Continuance
Tamfo Bebre — The Adinkra Symbol of Envy & Resilience
Relationship
Bi Nka Bi — The Adinkra Symbol of Harmony & Justice
Perception
Nea Onnim — The Adinkra symbol of Knowledge & Lifelong Learning
Relationship
Osram ne Nsoromma — The Adinkra symbol of Love & Faithfulness
Relationship
Nteasee — The Adinkra Symbol of Understanding & Cooperation
Perception
Ohene Aniwa — The Adinkra Symbol of Vigilance & Far-Sightedness
Perception
Ananse Ntontan — The Adinkra symbol of Wisdom & Creativity
Perception
Nyansapo — The Adinkra symbol of Wisdom & Intelligence
Perception
Hwemudua — The Adinkra Symbol of Examination, Quality & the Standard That Does Not Bend
Perception
Dame-Dame — The Adinkra Symbol of Intelligence & Strategy
Foundation
Abe Dua — The Adinkra Symbol of the Wealth & Resourcefulness
Foundation
Asetena Pa — The Adinkra Symbol of Good Living
Foundation
Kete Pa — The Adinkra Symbol of Good Marriage
Foundation
Mframadan — The Adinkra Symbol of Resilience & Readiness to Face the Vicissitudes of Life
Foundation
Woforo Dua Pa A — The Adinkra Symbol of Support, Cooperation & Good Alliance
Foundation
Aban — The Adinkra Symbol of Strength, Authority & the Seat of Power
Foundation
Pempamsie — The Adinkra Symbol of Readiness & Strength
Foundation
Nkonsonkonson — The Adinkra symbol of Unity & Community
Foundation
Nyame Nwu Na Mawu — The Adinkra Symbol of the Immortal Soul
Foundation
Sunsum — The Adinkra Symbol of Spirit & Spiritual Strength
Foundation
Owuo Atwedee — The Adinkra Symbol of Mortality & Humility
Foundation
Asase Ye Duru — The Adinkra Symbol of Sustainability
Perception
Mate Masie — The Adinkra Symbol of Wisdom & Deep Listening
Character
Akoma — The Adinkra symbol of Patience & Tolerance
Action
Akofena — The Adinkra symbol of Courage & Valour
Relationship
Mpatapo — The Adinkra Symbol of Reconciliation & Peace
Identity
Nkyinkyim — The Adinkra symbol of Adaptability & Dynamism
Relationship
Funtumfunefu Denkyemfunefu — The Adinkra symbol of Unity
Relationship
Bese Saka — The Adinkra symbol of Wealth & Unity
Orientation
Nyame Biribi — The Adinkra symbol of Hope & Divine providence
Foundation
Adinkrahene — The Adinkra symbol of Leadership
Continuance
Aya — The symbol of Endurance, Defiance & Independence
Character
Dwennimmen: The Adinkra symbol of Strength, Humility & Wisdom
Identity
Duafe: The Adinkra symbol of Feminine Virtue & Beauty
Orientation
Gye Nyame — The Adinkra symbol of the Supremacy of The Divine
Perception
Sankofa — The Adinkra Symbol of Wisdom, Memory & Return
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