Priestly office and loyalty

 

Adinkrahene means 'chief of Adinkra symbols' and signifies power, leadership and charisma.

 

Nyame Dua means 'Divine Tree' and signifies God's presence and protection.

 

Nyame nti means 'By God's Grace' and signifies belief and trust in God.

 

Translated as 'Chain Link', this symbol signifies unity and strength.

 

Dame is Checkers Game and signifies intelligence.

 

Akokonan is Chicken Leg and signifies care mercy and motherly love.

 

Fihankra is home or compound and signifies safety and security.

 

Emere or Mmere Dane means 'Time Changes' and signifies changes through time. 

 

Denkyem is Crocodile and signifies strength, agility and adaptability.

 

Eban is Fence and signifies safety, love and security.

 

Aya is Fern and signifies resilience and sufferance.

 

'Wonhye' is translated as 'That which cannot be burned' and signifies endurance and something that can stand the test of time.

 

Fofo is a yellow flowered plant that blooms nicely but when the beautiful petals drop, they turn to black spiky looking seeds and signifies jealousy.

 

NYAME YE OHENE is translated as 'God is King' and signifies God's greatness and power.

 

NYAME BIRIBI WO SORO is translated as ' God is in the Heavens'  and signifies hope or God taking care of us from above.

 

KETE PA is translated as 'Good Mat or Good Bed' and signifies good marriage or loving relationship.

Adinkra Symbols were originally created by the Akan people of West Africa representing concepts or aphorisms.

These decorative symbols have meanings and convey traditional wisdom. Adinkra in Akan language means goodbye. They are printed onto fabric and worn during funerals to say goodbye to the departed. 
All these symbols will soon be published on my website and you will be able to buy them as posters or vector images: http://www.3bcdesigns.com 
For more information and enquiries, please contact me by email: ben@3bc-designs.com