Names and Symbols

Significance

Origin of Symbols

Crocodile.

Denotes adaptability any circumstance in the North West region of Cameroon.

From the Adinkra cloth from Ghana. Source: www.adinkrasymboles.org

Linked hearts.

Stands for understanding and agreement in most African cultures.

From the Adinkra cloth from Ghana. Source: http://www.adinkrasymboles.org/.

By God grace.

Expression of faith and trust in God.

From the Adinkra cloth from Ghana. Source: http://www.adinkrasymboles.org/.

Woman embraces the mother.

Symbol of compassion.

From the Adinkra cloth from Ghana. Source: http://www.adinkrasymboles.org/.

The sun.

Illustration of worshiped as deity, as well as power, knowledge, life and emotion.

Source: North West Royal Museum, 12^th March 2017 and Nazmiyal Collection.