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Adinkra stamp 10.08.1163

The symbol is called Funtumfunafu denkyem funafu litterally:  Siamese twin crocodiles joined at the stomac, which stands for Democracy and oneness irrespective of cultural differences. A common saying is: Funtumfunafu denkyemfunafu, won afuru bom, nso woredidi a na woreko. They share one stomach and yet they fight for getting food. 

  • Ref.:10.08.1163
  • Size:70 X 70 mm
  • Weight:15 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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