Traditional African Symbols and Their Meaning
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Symbol |
Name |
Meaning |
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Aya (Fern) |
Defiant, Independant, Resourceful
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Kojo (Rays) | Heavenly, All knowning |
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Gya, Nyame | Presence of God, God alone |
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Fihankra (House) | Security, Safety |
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Osrane ne nsoroma (Horn) | Wisdom, Learning, Humility |
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Ohene (King) | Foresight |
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Kuntenkante (Pride) | Modesty |
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Bin nkabi (Don't bite) | Do not seek revenge, Avoid conflict |
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Krado | Law, Authority |
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Funtunfunafu (Crocadiles sharing one stomach) | Need for unity, Work together |
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Gyawu | Respect, Leadership |
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Akoko Nan (Childern's Claw) | Loving Disipline |
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Sankofa (Fetch) | Mistakes and be corrected, Look to the past for wisdom, |
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Duafe (Comb) | Feminine virtue, Everlasting love |
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Odenkyem (Crocodile) | Defense, Protection |
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Adwo | Calmness under pressure |
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Akoben (War horn) | Willingness to take charge |
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Wawa Aba (Seed) | Overcoming barriers |
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Osrane (Sun and Moon) | Marriage, Faithfulness |
| Kramobone | One bad makes all look bad | |
| Pagya (Flint for fire) | Striking out | |
| Nkontim (Hair of the queen's servant) | Loyalty, Ready to serve | |
| Owuo Atwedee (Ladder) | Fate, Inevitable |
