Vintage Hand carved Kente African Ghana and 46 similar items

Vintage Hand carved Adinkra Symbols Decorative Wall Frame from Ghana. This is a Ghanaian decorative artistic wall hanging for your home. It has three beautifully crafted Adinkra art engraved in the center and the edges of the frame is covered with vibrant colours of Kente cloth. Adinkra are visual symbols, originally created by the Asante people of Ghana, that represent concepts or aphorisms. They are extensively used in fabrics and pottery and also incorporated into walls and other architectural features. Adinkra symbols do not only have a decorative function but also represent objects that express evocative messages that convey traditional wisdom, aspects of life or the environment. Then names of the symbols together with their meanings are beautifully inscribed at the back of the frame. There is also a metallic loop hanger at the back of the frame for easy wall mounting. Dimensions: 14.7" H x 6.7" L x 0.6" W ***Customers can request for customization. Kindly send me a message with names or photos of your preferred adinkra symbols and we will make it for you. **The symbols with their meanings in order are listed below: 1. GYE NYAME ? Except for God? Symbol of the supremacy of God. This unique and beautiful symbol is ubiquitous in Ghana. It is by far the most popular for uses in decoration, a reflection on the deeply religious character of the Ghanaian people. 2. NYAME BIRIBI WO SORO ? God is in the heavens? Symbol of hope. A reminder that God?s dwelling place is in heaven, where he can listen to all prayers. 3. AKOBEN ? War horn? Akoben is a horn used to sound a battle cry. Symbol of Vigilance and Wariness.