Adinkra Symbols Book by Ghanaian Scholar Adolph H. Agbo
For anyone who loves African proverbs and symbolism, this insightful book is a must for your library. Values of Adinkra Symbols provides significant insight on 54 Adinkra symbols, including:
(1) a description of the symbol in the Ghanaian Akan language, with proverbs;
(2) an explanation of the words, metaphors, and phrases;
(3) background about the customs, religious beliefs and historical events implied in them;
(4) moral lessons; and
(5) Adinkra poems.
Whether you’re considering an Adinkra tattoo, work of art, or want to understand Ghanaian history/way of life, this book is super valuable. We are proud to be working with the author, and we are the only authorized retailer of his book outside of Ghana.
About the Author:
Values of Adinkra Symbols is written by Ghanaian scholar, Adolph H. Agbo, from Adzokoe-Peki in the Volta Region of Ghana. He is currently a Lecturer at the Dept of Publishing Studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology. Mr. Agbo is committed to handicrafts production, writing, and publishing books on Ghanaian Art and Culture.
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“Loved the book! It was super insightful for the deeper meaning of some of the symbols you see on traditional Kente. I have several of these symbols tattooed and now I’m excited to get more :)”
— Kway Koo