OWUO ATWEDEE

"the ladder of death"

symbol of mortality
a reminder of the transitory nature of existence in this world and of the imperative to live a good
life to be a worthy soul in the afterlife
SESA WO SUBAN
"Change or transform your character "
symbol of life transformation
This symbol combines two separate adinkra
symbols, the "Morning Star" which can mean
a new start to the day, placed inside the
wheel, representing rotation or independent
movement.
 ADINKRAHENE
"Chief of the adinkra symbols"
symbol of greatness, charisma and leadership
This symbol is said to have played an
inspiring role in the designing of other
symbols. it signifies the importance of
playing a leadership role.

West African Wisdom: Adinkra Symbols & Meanings

NEA OPE SE OBEDI HENE
"he who wants to be king "
symbol of service and leadership
From the expression "Nea ope se obedi hene
daakye no, firi ase sue som ansa" meaning
"He who wants to be king in the future must
first learn to serve."
Source: Cloth As Metaphor by G.F. Kojo
Arthur
TAMFO BEBRE
"the enemy will stew in his
own juice"
symbol of jealousy and envy

At the Botanical Gardens in Aburi

Paper Maché bowl by 5th grader at

Riverside Elementary School
DWENNIMMEN
"ram's horns"
symbol of humility together with
strength
The ram will fight fiercely against an
adversary, but it also submits humbly
to slaughter, emphasizing that even the
strong need to be humble.