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Set of Adinkra stamps 10.08.1169

The first satmp's symbol called Nyansapo or Wisdom knot representing: Wisdom, Ingenuity and Patience.  It conveys the idea that  “a wise person has the capacity to choose the best meeans to attain a goal. Being wise implies broad knowledge, learning and experience, and the ability to apply such faculties to practical ends” (Willis, 1998).The secon stamp's symbol is called Ohene aniwa which means "king’s eye" ans stands for Beauty  and Vigilance.This symbol implies that the eyes of the king see many things. 

  • Ref.:10.08.1169
  • Size:Diameters: 80 mm
  • Weight:30 gr

Category

  • Adinkra stamps from Ghana 10.08West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • AFRICAN TEXTILES 10REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • GHANA
  • Akan (meta ethic groups speaking Tano language)Asante (sub-group of Akan)

Material

  • VegetalGourds, calabashes

Quality

  • Functional tool Original condition

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