Adinkra are used extensively in fabrics, logos and pottery. They are incorporated into walls and other architectural features. Adinkra symbols appear on some traditional Akan goldweights. The symbols …

Saturated with meaning, Adinkra have come to represent the richness of Akan culture in particular and African culture in general. They serve as a concise way to convey deep truths in visual form. In fact, …

Nov 6, 2025 · Read on for 100 expressive Adinkra symbols and their meanings about life, love, and understanding, with insights from Adwoa Botchey and Solomon Adebiyi, the African Mythology …

An illustrated guide to the African symbols called Adinkra used in Ghana, West Africa, with an adinkra index and high-quality adinkra images.

Dec 9, 2025 · Adinkra symbols are visual icons that express African philosophy, cultural values, and ancestral wisdom. They originate from the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, where they were …

Apr 15, 2025 · Adinkra symbols are ideographic symbols that represent ideas or concepts in pictorial form. Initially used on clothing worn by royalty and religious figures, the symbols were stamped using …

Apr 5, 2025 · Originating from the Ashanti and Bono people of Ghana, Adinkra symbols are a collection of visual icons used to convey traditional wisdom, moral values, and spiritual beliefs. Think of them …