Category: Adinkra Symbols
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Asase Ye Duru: Symbol
asasEC yE duru Transliteration “The Earth has weight”. Meaning Symbolizes the importance of the Earth in sustaining life.
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Denkyem: Symbol
denQem Transliteration “Crocodile”. Meaning We should learn to adjust to different situations in life.
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Pempamsie: Symbol
pECmpamsiE Transliteration “Sew to preserve”. Meaning Preparedness and readiness.
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Nyame Biribi Wo Soro: Symbol
NamEC biribi wc soCroC Transliteration “God’s something is in the heavens”. Meaning God dwells in the heavens and he answers prayers.
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Nkyimu: Symbol
nQimu Transliteration “Divider” Meaning Symbolizes skillfulness and precision.
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Mpatapo: Symbol
mpatapc Transliteration “Knot of reconciliation”. Meaning Symbol of reconciliation, peacemaking and pacification.
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Mmere Dane: Symbol
mmECre danEC Transliteration “Time changes”. Meaning Symbol of change and the dynamism of life.
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Kintinkantan: Symbol
kintinkantan Transliteration “Puffed up extravagance”. Meaning Symbolizes the nature of some individuals who are arrogant, pompous and bossy.
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Epa: Symbol
epa Transliteration Handcuff. Meaning A symbol of the uncompromising nature of the law to offenders and discourage slavery.
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Ese Ne Tekrema: Symbol
esEC nEC tekrema Transliteration “The teeth and the tongue”. Meaning Friendship and interdependence.