Names and Symbols

Significance

Origin of Symbols

“The moon and the star”.

Expression of love, faithfulness and harmony between a man and woman.

Adopted traditional symbols from the Adinkra cloth from Ghana. Source: http://www.adinkrasymboles.org/.

Spider web.

Symbolizes wisdom, creativity and the complexities of life. The spider is a well-known character in African folktales.

Adopted traditional symbols from the Adinkra cloth from Ghana. Source: http://www.adinkrasymboles.org/.

Pepper.

Symbol of inequality and uneven development.

Adopted traditional symbols from the Adinkra cloth from Ghana. Source: http://www.adinkrasymboles.org/.

Palm tree.

Illustration of wealth, self-sufficiency and resourcefulness because many diverse products such as wine, oil, brooms and so on emanates from it.

Adopted traditional symbols from the Adinkra cloth from Ghana. Source: http://www.adinkrasymboles.org/.

Diamond.

Symbolizes reflection, strength, fortitude and courage.

Adopted traditional symbols from the Adinka cloth from Ghana. Source: http://www.adinkrasymboles.org/.

Oars.

Expression of lever, which is capable of turning about one point or axis.

Adopted traditional symbols from the Adinkra cloth from Ghana. Source: http://www.adinkrasymboles.org/.