Adinkra Symbol Archive

The Akan had a symbol
for every way a person can be.

A documented record of Adinkra symbols — their meanings, histories, proverbs, and place within the Akan system of living.

If you seek something greater If you're navigating change If you lead others If you value wisdom
5 symbols documented

Wo Nsa Da Mu A Adinkra symbol — participatory government, democracy, and pluralism, Akan wisdom
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Wo Nsa Da Mu A — The Adinkra Symbol of Participatory Democracy & Pluralism

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Boa Me Na Me Mmoa Wo — the Adinkra symbol of mutual aid and cooperation; the phrase that names both asking and offering in a single breath
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Boa Me Na Me Mmoa Wo — The Adinkra Symbol of Mutual Aid & Cooperation

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Bi Nka Bi — The Adinkra Symbol of Harmony and Justice
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Bi Nka Bi — The Adinkra Symbol of Harmony and Justice

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Nkonsonkonson — The Adinkra symbol of Unity and Community
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Nkonsonkonson — The Adinkra symbol of Unity and Community

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Funtumfunefu Denkyemfunefu — The Adinkra symbol of Unity
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Funtumfunefu Denkyemfunefu — The Adinkra symbol of Unity

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