Ghana's Adinkra: Symbols from our African Heritage Book PDF, ePub eBook

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Book Descriptions:
The origins of Adinkra are steeped in legend with many views as to its origin. Thought to originate from the Akan peoples of what is now Western Ghana and Eastern Ivory Coast, adinkra is a cloth printed with symbols of religious and philosophical beliefs. There are thought to be hundreds of symbols, each with their own meaning. Whatever its origin it now has a strong cultural significance for Ghana and in particular Asante.

Adinkra was at first the preserve of senior royalty and worn at funerals. Now worn by everyone they are popular on ceremonial occasions and the symbols used widely in fabrics, clothing and interior design, just about anywhere they can be used to good visual effect. It is particularly pleasing that the Ghanaian youth of today wear it as a cultural badge and, even in today’s high tech world, are comfortable to associate themselves with their rich historic past.

Adinkra for me is one of those subjects we will continue to explore and discover. It will live for as long as there are descendants of the Akan people alive to pass on the story. In this short book I would like to share my interpretations of my favourites.

Ghana's Adinkra: Symbols from our African Heritage by Patti Gyapomaa Sloley

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