Names and Symbols
Significance
Origin of Symbols
Lozenge design.
Lozenge symbolizes bounty and its shape mimics that of a field sown with crops.
Source: North West tradition fabric.
Fish bone or spine design.
Are commonly associated with water element and represents stability, balance, acceptance and tranquillity.
Ukara cloth from Nigeria.
Spider design.
The spider symbolizes creativity and is the weaver of the fabric for life.
From home creature. Source: Bafut Royal Museum, 15th March 2017.
Door way design.
Symbol of entrance representing space in a wall through which you enter or leave a room or building.
From home creature. Source: Bafut Royal Museum, 15th March 2017.
Snake design.
Snake symbolizes healing and rebirth in the North West region of Cameroon.
From land animal element. Source: Bafut Royal Museum, 15th March 2017.
Lizard design.
Lizard design stands for conservation and self-protection to the people in the grasslands of Cameroon. It also represents spiritual growth, opportunity for new beginning and the shedding of old habits or behaviours that no longer served you.
From land animal element. Source: Bafut Royal Museum, 15th March 2017.
Cup design.
Represents spiritual truth, unity among families and all villages in the grasslands.
From both religion, Hausa cattle men and Christine’s in the grass land. Source: Bafut Royal Museum, 15th March 2017.
Star design.
Symbol of knowledge, goodness and truth.
From the earth element. Source: Bafut Royal Museum, 15th March 2017.
Half-moon design.
Illustrates the crescent moons, birth cycles and fertility in womanhood, female power, transition, creativity and growth, waning and waxing.
From the earth element. Source: Bafut Royal Museum, 15th March 2017.