Adinkra "Akoma" symbol

 The Adinkra symbols are symbols from Ghana which can be translated as "good bye" or "farewell" in Asante twi; one of the many Adinkra symbol Ghanaian languages. The Adinkra symbols represent concepts or aphorisms. They are mostly used extensively in fabrics, logos and pottery. They are incorporated into walls as well and other architectural features.



Over the Years, the Adinkra cloth and symbols were only worn and displayed during funerals. The symbols signified their sorrow and acted as a way to bid fare well to the deceased. Its use expanded to the general Akan population who wear Adinkra cloth on significant occasions but in this our recent times, the Adinkra cloth is not only worn by the Akans but rather every Ghanaian tribe when it comes to showing expression on a specific occasion. 



The Adinkra symbols also are used as a means of communication. The symbols reminds people of some proverbs and ideas with special meanings such as unity,patience , fearlessness,strength, defiance and forgiveness. Below is one of the Adinkra symbol and its meaning.



Akoma means "heart" and it is a symbol of Goodwill, love,patience,love,endurance and constituency. Though the heart shape is a universal symbol representing love ,it has a slightly different meaning when it comes to the Adinkra symbols and its meanings. In Adinkra,the heart snapped represents tolerance and patience. In Akan, "Nya akoma" literally means "get heart". This word is usually used to console somebody going through hard times or has been hurt emotionally and physically by someone. In Ga, it is said as " Na Tsui" which simply means be patient.



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