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Adinkra stamp 10.08.1170

This symbol called Gyawu atiko, represents the occiput of Kwatakye, an ancient Ashanti war captain's hair style. The symbol has come to represent bravery, fearlessness and Leadership strength with humility. It is also given as an earned title to any brave son of an Akan community.

  • Ref.:10.08.1170
  • Size:70 X 60 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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