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SANKOFA

"return and get it"

symbol of importance of learning from the past

 

EBAN

"fence" symbol of love, safety and security

The home to the Akan is a special place. A home which has a fence around it is considered to be an ideal residence. The fence symbolically separates and secures the family from the outside. Because of the security and the protection that a fence affords, the symbol is also associated with the security and safety one finds in love.

 

 

SESA WORUBAN

"I change or transform my life"

symbol of life transformation

This symbol combines two separate adinkra symbols, the "Morning Star" which can mean a new start to the day, placed inside the wheel, representing rotation or independent movement.

 

 

 

ADINKRAHENE

"Chief of the adinkra symbols"

symbol of greatness, charisma and leadership
This symbol is said to have played an inspiring role in the designing of other symbols. it signifies the importance of playing a leadership role.

 

AKOBEN

"war horn"

symbol of vigilance and wariness

Akoben is a horn used to sound a battle cry.


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