Adinkra Symbols & the Meanings
You may have noticed that all the page backgrounds have symbols. These symbols have been added intentionally.
Adinkra are visual symbols with historical and philosophical significance originally printed on cloth which royals wore to important ceremonies. Originating from the Gyaman people of Ghana and la Côte d’Ivoire, the symbols have assumed global importance and are now found in logos, clothes, furniture, sculpture, earthenware pots, and many others.
Saturated with meaning, these symbols have come to symbolize the richness of Akan culture and serve as a shorthand for communicating deep truths in visual form.
Sankofa
Go back and get it.” "It is not taboo to go back for what you forgot (or left behind).
Featured on the home page
A symbol of wisdom, craftiness, creativity, and the complexities of life.
Featured on the About page, Dancer page and Esie Mensah Creations
God's tree (sacred stump). A symbol of God's presence and protection. Featured on Director page
A symbol expressing the omnipotence of God. Featured on the Choreographer page and Spiritual Hub
