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Adinkra symbols are of African origin and reflect a system of human values that are universal: family, integrity, tolerance, harmony, determination, & protection among many others… I am S…

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Download the 100 Adinkra African Symbols with text and without text represents the west African wisdom, this collection reflects the vigor and spirit of this dynamic and expressive art form. 10905672 royalty-free Vector from Vecteezy for your project and explore over a million other vectors, icons and clipart graphics!

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a black and white image of a comb with an evil face on the side,

Adinkra Duafe "wooden comb” symbol of beauty and cleanliness; desirable feminine qualities The meaning of this symbol is characterized slightly differently in “The Adinkra Dictionary” and “The Values of Adinkra Symbols”; the former emphasizes more abstract qualities of feminine goodness, love and care, while the latter has a more literal interpretation, looking one’s best and good hygiene. In any case, the duafe was a prized possession of the Akan woman, used to comb and plait her hair.

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This is the adinkra symbol "eban" which signifies love, safety and security. 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.

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