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Aban |
Fence |
Strength and Authority |
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![Abe Dua: Adinkra Symbol of Wealth, Self-Sufficiency, Vitality](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/abe_dua.png) |
Abe Dua |
Palm Tree |
Wealth, Self-Sufficiency, Vitality |
Nipa nye abe dua na ne ho ahyia ne ho; The human being is not like the palm that is selfsufficient.
Nnua nyinaa bewu agya abe; All trees will wither safe the palm tree. |
![Adikrahene Dua: Adinkra Symbol of Greatness, Royalty](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/adikrahene_dua.png) |
Adikrahene Dua |
Adinkra King Stamp |
Greatness, Royalty |
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![Adinkrahene: Adinkra Symbol of Greatness, Royalty](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/adinkrahene.png) |
Adinkrahene |
Adinkra King. Chief of all the Adinkra designs; Forms the basis of Adinkra printing |
Greatness, Royalty |
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![Adwera: Adinkra Symbol of Purity, Sanctity, Chastity, Good Fortune, Consecration, Cleanliness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/adwera.png) |
Adwera |
Watery Shrub |
Purity, Sanctity, Chastity, Good Fortune, Consecration, Cleanliness |
Adwera nsuo, wo ne nkwansuo, nsu korogyenn a wohuru nso wonhye; Water of life, you are the pure crystal clean water that boils but, does not burn. |
![Adwo: Adinkra Symbol of Peace, Calmness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/adwo.png) |
Adwo |
Peace |
Peace, Calmness |
Ohene nya ahontenafo pa a, ne bere so dwo; When the king has good counselors, then he will have a peaceful reign. |
![Agyinduwura: Adinkra Symbol of Faithfulness, Alertness, Dutifulness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/agyinduwura.png) |
Agyinduwura |
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Faithfulness, Alertness, Dutifulness |
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![Akoben: Adinkra Symbol of Vigilance, Call to Arms, Readiness and Preparedness for action of battle.](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/akoben.png) |
Akoben |
War Horn; The sound of Akoben is a battle cry. |
Vigilance, Call to arms, Readiness and Preparedness for action or battle. |
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![Akofena: Symboil of Courage, Valor](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/akofena.png) |
Akofena |
Sword of War |
Courage, Valor |
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![Akokonan: Adinkra Symbol of Parenthood, Care, Tenderness, Protection, Mercy, Nurturing, Parental Discipline](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/akokonan.png) |
Akokonan |
The Leg of a Hen |
Parenthood, Care, Tenderness, Protection, Mercy, Nurturing, Parental Discipline |
Akoko nan tia ba, na ennkum no; The hen treads upon its chicks but it does not intend to kill them. |
![Akoma: Adinkra Symbol of Patience, Tolerance, Love and Faithfulness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/akoma.png) |
Akoma |
The Heart |
Patience, Tolerance, Love and Faithfulness |
Nya Akoma; Take heart. |
![Akoma Ntoso: Adinkra Symbol of Understanding, Agreement, Unity](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/akoma_ntoso.png) |
Akoma Ntoso |
Linked Hearts |
Understanding, Agreement, Unity |
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![Ananse Ntontan: Adinkra Symbol of Wisdom, Creativity](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/ananse_ntontan.png) |
Ananse Ntontan |
Spider Web |
Wisdom, Creativity |
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![Ani Bere: Adinkra Symbol of Diligence, Perseverance](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/ani_bere.png) |
Ani Bere |
Seriousness |
Diligence, Perseverance |
Ani bere a, nso gya, anka mani abere koo; Seriousness does not show fiery eyes, else you would see my face all red. |
![Asase Ye Duru: Adinkra Symbol of Divinity of Mother Earth, Providence, Power, Authority, Wealth, Might](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/asase_ye_duru.png) |
Asase Ye Duru |
The Earth has Weight |
Divinity of Mother Earth, Providence, Power, Authority, Wealth, Might |
Tumi nyina ne asase; All power emanates from the earth.
Asase ye duru sen epo; The earth is heavier than the sea |
![Aya: Adinkra Symbol of Defiance, Endurance, Resourcefulness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/aya.png) |
Aya |
The Fern |
Defiance, Endurance, Resourcefulness |
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![Bese Saka: Adinkra Symbol of Affluence, Abundance, Unity](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/bese_saka.png) |
Bese Saka |
Sack of Cola Nuts |
Affluence, Abundance, Unity |
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![Bi Nnka Bi: Adinkra Symbol of Peace, Harmony, Caution Against Strife and Provocation](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/bi_nnka_bi.png) |
Bi Nnka Bi |
Bite Not One Another |
Peace, Harmony, Caution Against Strife and Provocation |
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![Biribi Wo Soro: Adinkra Symbol of Hope](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/biribi_wo_soro.png) |
Biribi Wo Soro |
There is something in the Heavens |
Hope |
Nyame, biribi wo soro, na ma embeka me nsa; God, there is something in heaven, let it get to me |
![Boa Me Na Me Boa Wo: Adinkra Symbol of Interdependence, Cooperation](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/boa_me_na_me_boa_wo.png) |
Boa Me Na Me Boa Wo |
Help Me to Help You |
Interdependence, Cooperation |
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![Dame Dame: Adinkra Symbol of Intelligence, Ingenuity](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/dame_dame.png) |
Dame Dame |
A Board Game |
Intelligence, Ingenuity |
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![Denkyem: Adinkra Symbol of Adaptability](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/denkyem.png) |
Denkyem |
Crocodile |
Adaptability |
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![Dono: Adinkra Symbol of Praise](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/dono.png) |
Dono |
Drum |
Praise |
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![Duafe: Adinkra Symbol of Beauty, Hygiene, Feminine Qualities](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/duafe.png) |
Duafe |
Wooden Comb |
Beauty, Hygiene, Feminine Qualities |
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![Dwannimmen: Adinkra Symbol of Concealment, Humility and Strength, Wisdom and Learning](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/dwannimmen.png) |
Dwannimmen |
Ram's Horn |
Concealment, Humility and Strength, Wisdom and Learning |
Dwannini ye asisie a, ode n'akorana na...; It is the heart and not the horns that leads a ram to bully. |
![Eban: Adinkra Symbol of Love, Safety, Security](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/eban.png) |
Eban |
Fence |
Love, Safety, Security |
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![Epa: Adinkra Symbol of Slavery, Equality, Law and Justice](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/epa.png) |
Epa |
Handcuffs |
Slavery, Equality, Law and Justice |
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![Ese Ne Tekrema: Adinkra Symbol of Frienship, Interdependence, Strength in Unity](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/ese_ne_tekrema.png) |
Ese Ne Tekrema |
The Teeth and the Tongue |
Friendship, Interdependence, Strength in Unity |
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![Fafanto: Adinkra Symbol of Tenderness, Gentleness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/fafanto.png) |
Fafanto |
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Tenderness, Gentleness |
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![Fawohudie: Adinkra Symbol of Freedom, Liberty](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/fawohudie.png) |
Fawohudie |
Freedom |
Freedom, Liberty |
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![Fihankra: Adinkra Symbol of Safety, Security](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/fihankra.png) |
Fihankra |
House |
Safety, Security |
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![Fofo: Symbol od Jealousy, Envy](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/fofo.png) |
Fofo |
A Yellow-Flowered Plant |
Jealousy, Envy |
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![Funtumfunafu Denkyem Funafu: Adinkra Symbol of Democracy, Unity in Diversity](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/funtumfunafu_denkyem_funafu.png) |
Funtumfunafu Denkyem Funafu |
Siamese Crocodiles |
Democracy, Unity in Diversity |
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![Gye Nyame: Adinkra Symbol of Supremacy of God, Omnipotence and Immortality of God](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/gye_nyame.png) |
Gye Nyame |
Except for God |
Supremacy of God, Omnipotence and Immortality of God |
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![Hwemudua: Adinkra Symbol of Excellence, Superior Quality](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/hwemudua.png) |
Hwemudua |
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Excellence, Superior Quality |
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![Hye Won Hye: Adinkra Symbol of Imperishability, Endless, Forgiveness, Toughness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/hye_won_hye.png) |
Hye Won Hye |
That Which Cannot Be Burnt |
Imperishability, Endless, Forgiveness, Toughness |
Hye wonnhye; He who burns be not burned. |
![Kae Me: Adinkra Symbol of Loyalty, Faithfulness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/kae_me.png) |
Kae Me |
Remember Me |
Loyalty, Faithfulness |
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![Kete Pa: Adinkra Symbol of Good Marriage, Love, Faithfulness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/kete_pa.png) |
Kete Pa |
Good Bed |
Good Marriage, Love, Faithfulness |
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![Kintinkantan: Adinkra Symbol of Arrogance, Extravagance](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/kintinkantan.png) |
Kintinkantan |
Puffed Up Extravagance |
Arrogance, Extravagance |
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![Kojo Baiden: Adinkra Symbol of Cosmos, Omnipresence](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/kojo_baiden.png) |
Kojo Baiden |
Rays |
Cosmos, Omnipresence |
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![Kontire Ne Akwamu: Adinkra Symbol of Reliance, Democracy](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/kontire_ne_akwamu.png) |
Kontire Ne Akwamu |
State Elders |
Reliance, Democracy |
One head does not make up council. |
![Krado: Adinkra Symbol of The Court's Authority](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/krado.png) |
Krado |
Seal of Law and Order |
The Court's Authority |
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![Kramo Bone: Adinkra Symbol of Warning Against Deception and Hypocracy](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/kramo_bone.png) |
Kramo Bone |
The bad make it difficult for the good to be noticed. |
Warning Against Deception and Hypocrisy |
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![Kuntinkantan: Adinkra Symbol of Modesty](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/kuntinkantan.png) |
Kuntinkantan |
Do not boast. Do not be filled with pride. |
Need for Humility and Service, Modesty |
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![Kwatakye Atiko: Adinkra Symbol of Valour, Bravery, Leadership](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/kwatakye_atiko.png) |
Kwatakye Atiko |
Hair of the Hero Kwatakye |
Valor, Bravery, Leadership |
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![Mako](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/mako.png) |
Mako |
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![Mate Masie: Adinkra Symbol of Knowledge, Wisdom](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/mate_masie.png) |
Mate Masie |
I have heard and kept it |
Knowledge, Wisdom |
Nyansa bun mu ne mate masie; Deep wisdom comes out of listening and keeping what is heard. |
![Me Ware Wo: Adinkra Symbol of Commitment](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/me_ware_wo.png) |
Me Ware Wo |
I Shall Marry You |
Commitment |
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![Mframadan: Adinkra Symbol of Fortitude, Preparedness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/mframadan.png) |
Mframadan |
Wind-Resistant House |
Fortitude, Preparedness |
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![Mmere Dane: Adinkra Symbol of Change, Life's Dynamics](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/mmere_dane.png) |
Mmere Dane |
Time Changes |
Change, Life's Dynamics |
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![Mmomudwan: Adinkra Symbol of Unity, Togetherness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/mmomudwan.png) |
Mmomudwan |
Unity |
Unity, Togetherness |
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![Mmra Krado: Adinkra Symbol of the Court's Authority, Law and Order](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/mmra_krado.png) |
Mmra Krado |
Seal of Law and Order |
The Court's Authority, Law and Order |
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![Mmusuyidee: Adinkra Symbol of Good Fortune, Sanctity, Spiritual Strength](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/mmusuyidee.png) |
Mmusuyidee |
That which removes ill luck or evil |
Good Fortune, Sanctity, Spiritual Strength |
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![Mpatapo: Adinkra Symbol of Reconciliation, Peacemaking](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/mpatapo.png) |
Mpatapo |
Knot of Reconciliation |
Reconciliation, Peacemaking |
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![Mpuannum: Adinkra Symbol of Skillfullness, Priestly Office, Loyalty, Adroitness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/mpuannum.png) |
Mpuannum |
Five Tufts of Hair |
Skillfulness, Priestly Office, Loyalty, Adroitness |
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![Nkonsonkonson: Adinkra Symbol of Unity, Human Relations](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nkonsonkonson.png) |
Nkonsonkonson |
Chain Links |
Unity, Human Relations |
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![Nea Onnim No Sua A Ohu: Adinkra Symbol of Knowledge](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nea_onnim_no_sua_a_ohu.png) |
Nea Onnim No Sua A Ohu |
He who does not know can know from Learning |
Knowledge |
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![Nea Ope Se Nkrofoo Ye Ma Wo No, Ye Saa Ara Ma Won: Adinkra Symbol of Justice](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nea_ope_se_nkrofoo_ye_ma_wo_no_ye_saa_ara_ma_won.png) |
Nea Ope Se Nkrofoo Ye Ma Wo No, Ye Saa Ara Ma Won |
Do to others the things you want them to do to for you. |
Justice |
Nea ope se nkrofoo ye ma wo no, ye saa ara ma won; Do unto others what you want others to do unto you. |
![Nea Ope Se Obedi Hene: Adinkra Symbol of Leadership](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nea_ope_se_obedi_hene.png) |
Nea Ope Se Obedi Hene |
He Who Wants to be King |
Leadership |
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![Nkontim: Adinkra Symbol of Loyalty, Service](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nkontim.png) |
Nkontim |
Hair of the Queen's Servant |
Loyalty, Service |
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![Nkuma Kese: Adinkra Symbol of Supremacy, Superiority](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nkuma_kese.png) |
Nkuma Kese |
The Great Okra |
Supremacy, Superiority |
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![Nkyimu: Adinkra Symbol of Skillfulness, Precision](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nkyimu.png) |
Nkyimu |
The crossed divisions made on Adinkra cloth before printing |
Skillfulness, Precision |
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![Nkyinkyim: Adinkra Symbol of Initiative, Toughness, Adaptability, Resoluteness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nkyinkyim.png) |
Nkyinkyim |
Zigzag, Twisting |
Initiative, Toughness, Adaptability, Resoluteness |
Obra kwan ye nkyinkyimiie; Life's path is full of ups and downs; twists and turns. |
![Nnonnowa: Adinkra Symbol of Valour, Strength](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nnonnowa.png) |
Nnonnowa |
Double Drum |
Valor, Strength |
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![Nsaa: Adinkra Symbol of Excellence, Genuineness, Authenticity](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nsaa.png) |
Nsaa |
Type of hand-woven cloth |
Excellence, Genuineness, Authenticity |
Nea onnim nsaa oto n'ago; He who does not know authentic Nsaa will buy the fakes. |
![Nserewa: Adinkra Symbol of Wealth, Abundance, Affluence](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nserewa.png) |
Nserewa |
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Wealth, Abundance, Affluence |
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![Nsoromma: Adinkra Symbol of Guardianship](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nsoromma.png) |
Nsoromma |
Child of the Heavens |
Guardianship |
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![Nya Abotere: Adinkra Symbol of Patience, Calmness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nya_abotere.png) |
Nya Abotere |
Be Patient |
Patience, Calmness |
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![Nyame Akruma: Adinkra Symbol of Stealth, Righteous Might](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nyame_akruma.png) |
Nyame Akruma |
God's Axe |
Stealth, Righteous Might |
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![Nyame Biribi Wo Soro: Adinkra Symbol of Hope](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nyame_biribi_wo_soro.png) |
Nyame Biribi Wo Soro |
God is in the Heavens |
Hope |
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![Nyame Dua: Adinkra Symbol of God's Presence, Protection](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nyame_dua.png) |
Nyame Dua |
Altar of God |
God's Presence, Protection |
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![Nyame Nnwu Na Mawu: Adinkra Symbol of Life after Death](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nyame_nnwu_na_mawu.png) |
Nyame Nnwu Na Mawu |
God never dies, therefore I cannot die |
Life after Death |
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![Nyame Nti: Adinkra Symbol of Faith and Trust in God](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nyame_nti.png) |
Nyame Nti |
By God's Grace |
Faith and Trust in God |
Nyame nti mi nnwe wura; By God's grace, I will not eat leaves to survive. |
![Nyame Ye Ohene: Adinkra Symbol of the Majesty and Supremacy of God](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nyame_ye_ohene.png) |
Nyame Ye Ohene |
God is King |
Majesty and Supremacy of God |
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![Nyansapo: Adinkra Symbol of Wisdom, Ingenuity, Intelligence, Patience](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/nyansapo.png) |
Nyansapo |
Wisdom Knot |
Wisdom, Ingenuity, Intelligence, Patience |
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![Odo Nyera Fie Kwan: Adinkra Symbol of Power of Love, Faithfulness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/odo_nyera_fie_kwan.png) |
Odo Nyera Fie Kwan |
Love never loses its way home |
Power of Love, Faithfulness |
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![Ohene Adwa: Adinkra Symbol of State, Chieftaincy](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/ohene_adwa.png) |
Ohen Adwae |
The King's Stool |
State, Chieftaincy |
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![Ohene: Adinkra Symbol of Wisdom](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/ohene.png) |
Ohene |
King |
Wisdom |
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![Ohene Aniwa: Adinkra Symbol of Beauty, Vigilance](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/ohene_aniwa.png) |
Ohene Aniwa |
King's Eye |
Beauty, Vigilance |
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![Ohene Tuo: Adinkra Symbol of Greatness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/ohene_tuo.png) |
Ohene Tuo |
The King's Gun |
Greatness |
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![Okodee Mmowere: Adinkra Symbol of Bravery, Strength, Unity](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/okodee_mmowere.png) |
Okodee Mmowere |
Eagle's Talons |
Bravery, Strength, Unity |
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![Okuafo Pa: Adinkra Symbol of Hardwork, Entrepreneurship, Industry, Productivity](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/okuafo_pa.png) |
Okuafo Pa |
Good Farmer |
Hardwork, Entrepreneurship, Industry, Productivity |
Okuafoo pa ne obi a oye nsiyefoo, ono na ose : w'afuo so a, woye ne nyinaa; The good and industrious farmer says: No matter how big your farm is you tend it all. |
![Onyakopon Adom Nti Biribiara Beye Yie: Adinkra Symbol of Hope, Providence, Faith](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/onyankopon_adom_nti_biribiara_beye_yie.png) |
Onyakopon Adom Nti Biribiara Beye Yie |
By God's grace, all will be well |
Hope, Providence, Faith |
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![Onyakopon Aniwa: Adinkra Symbol of Omnipresence of God](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/onyakopon_aniwa.png) |
Onyakopon Aniwa |
God's Eye |
Omnipresence of God |
Onyakopon aniwa hu asumu asem biara; God's eye seees al secrets |
![Onyakopon Ne Yen Ntena: Adinkra Symbol of God's Presence and Protection](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/onyakopon_ne_yen_ntena.png) |
Onyakopon Ne Yen Ntena |
May God be with Us |
God's Presence and Protection |
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![Osidan: Adinkra Symbol of Creativity](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/osidan.png) |
Osidan |
The Builder |
Creativity |
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![Osram: Adinkra Symbol of Patience and Understanding](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/osram.png) |
Osram |
The Moon |
Patience and Understanding |
Osram mmfiti preko nntwareman; It takes the moon some time to go round the earth. |
![Osram Ne Nsoromma: Adinkra Symbol of Love, Faithfulness, Fondness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/osram_ne_nsoromma.png) |
Osram Ne Nsoromma |
The Moon and the Star |
Love, Faithfulness, Fondness |
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![Owo Foro Adobe: Adinkra Symbol of Steadfastness, Prudence, Diligence, Performing the Impossible](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/owo_foro_adobe.png) |
Owo Foro Adobe |
Snake Climbing the Palm Tree |
Steadfastness, Prudence, Diligence, Performing the Impossible |
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![Owuo Atwedee: Adinkra Symbol of Death, Mortal nature of man, Fate](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/owuo_atwedee.png) |
Owuo Atwedee |
Ladder of Death |
Death, Mortal nature of man, Fate |
Owu atwedee obaako nforo; All men shall climb the ladder of death. |
![Owuo Kum Nyame: Adinkra Symbol of Invincibility of Death, Power of God to Overcome Death](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/owuo_kum_nyame.png) |
Owuo Kum Nyame |
Death Killed God |
Invincibility of Death, Power of God to Overcome Death |
Nyame boo owuo na owuo kum Nyame; na Nyame na ote nanka aduro nti odii owuo so nkonim; God
created death and death killed God, yet the Eternal One also created
the antidote to the venom of death, and God, therefore, overcame death. |
![Pa Gya: Adinkra Symbol of War](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/pa_gya.png) |
Pa Gya |
Striking of Fire |
War |
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![Mmomudwan: Adinkra Symbol of Unity, Togetherness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/pempamsie.png) |
Pempamsie |
Sew in Readiness |
Readiness, Steadfastness, Strength and Unity |
Pempamsie se, bebebre ahooden ne koroye; That which will not overcome |
![Sankofa: Adinkra Symbol of Wisdom, Using past experiences to build the future](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/sankofa.png) |
Sankofa |
Learning From the Past |
Wisdom, Using past experiences to build the future |
Se wo were fin a wo sankofa a yennkyi; It is not a taboo to return to fetch something you forgot earlier on. |
![Sepow: Adinkra Symbol of Justice](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/sepow.png) |
Sepow |
Knife |
Justice |
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![Sesa Woruban: Adinkra Symbol of Transformation, A New Beginning](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/sesa_woruban.png) |
Sesa Woruban |
Ghange your Life |
Transformation, A New Beginning |
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![Sunsum: Adinkra Symbol of Spirituality, Purity, Everlasting](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/sunsum.png) |
Sunsum |
The Soul |
Spirituality, Purity, Everlasting |
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![Tabon: Adinkra Symbol of Courage, Hard Work](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/tabon.png) |
Tabon |
Paddle |
Courage, Hard Work |
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![Tamfo Bebre: Adinkra Symbol of Jealousy](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/tamfo_bebre.png) |
Tamfo Bebre |
The Enemy Shall Suffer |
Jealousy |
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![Tumi Te Se Kosua: Adinkra Symbol of the Delicacy of Political Power, Fragility of Democracy, Restraint](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/tumi_te_se_kosua.png) |
Tumi Te Se Kosua |
Power is like an Egg |
Delicacy of Political Power, Fragility of Democracy, Restraint |
Tumi te se kosua, woso mu den a, epae; na se woanso mu yie nso a, efiri wo nsa bo famu ma epae; Power is as fragile as an egg, when held too tightly it may break; but if held too loosely, it may fall. |
![Tuo Ne Akofena: Adinkra Symbol of Power, Responsibility, Authority, Legitimacy, National Security and Protection, Military Prowess](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/tuo_ne_akofena.png) |
Tuo Ne Akofena |
Gun and State Sword |
Power, Responsibility, Authority, Legitimacy, National Security and Protection, Military Prowess |
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![Wawa Aba: Adinkra Symbol of Skillfulness](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/wawa_aba.png) |
Wawa Aba |
Seed of the Wawa Tree |
Skillfulness |
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![Wo Nsa Da Mu A: Adinkra Symbol of Democracy, Pluralism](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/wo_nsa_da_mu_a.png) |
Wo Nsa Da Mu A |
If you have your hands in the dish |
Democracy, Pluralism |
Wo nsa da mu a, wonni nnya wo; If your hands are in the dish, people do not eat everything and leave you nothing. |
![Wuforo Dua Pa A: Adinkra Symbol of Support, Cooperation, Encouragement](Adinkra%20Symbols-African%20American%20Wedding%20Accessories-African%20Cultural%20Symbols_files/wuforo_dua_pa_a.png) |
Wuforo Dua Pa A |
When You Climb a Good Tree |
Support, Cooperation, Encouragement |
Wuforo dua pa a na ye pia wo; He who climbs a good tree is encouraged/supported. |