The Adinkra dictionary: A visual primer on the language of Adinkra - Softcover

W. Bruce Willis

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9780966153200: The Adinkra dictionary: A visual primer on the language of Adinkra
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0966153200 ISBN 13: 9780966153200
Publisher: Pyramid Complex, 1998

Synopsis

Adinkra is the name given the colorful, hand-painted and hand- embroided cloth used for mourning by the Akan people of Ghana and Cote D Ivore. Stylistic symbols called adinkra symbols are printed on these cloths. The cloth and symbols express the wearer s feeling and sentiment about the deceased. The symbols convey a parting message to that individual. When a person wears this type of clothing, one knows that the person is in mourning.

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Publisher
Pyramid Complex
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0966153200
ISBN 13 
9780966153200
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
314
Rating
  • 4.57 out of 5 stars
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