Adinkra stamp 10.08.1166
The symbol of thi stamp is called Gye Nyame, which means except god. This is the symbol of the supremacy of God. The 2 fingers pointing upwards and downwards demonstrates the fact that God controls both: heaven and earth. Gye Nyame is arguably the most popular Adinkra symbol and expresses the deep faith the Akans have in the Supreme Being. The following names and titles given to the Supreme Being illustrate how he is perceived in Akan thought: Onyame or Nyame, meaning the one who satisfies; Onyankopɔn or Nyankopon, meaning the unique and great one; and Twereduampɔn, meaning the great dependable one.
