a virtual trip to ghana · making adinkra ink 1. pound the bark 2. soak the bark in water 3. boil...
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A VIRTUAL TRIP TO GHANA
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New York, USA
Accra, Ghana
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GHANA
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PHRASES WE MIGHT FIND HELPFUL • Twi – A local language in Ghana • Akwaaba – Welcome, you’re welcome • Medace – Thank you, singular • Yedace – Thank you, plural
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BOABENG-FIEMA MONKEY SANCTUARY
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PART OF THE COMMUNITY
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Geoffroy Monkey
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NTONSO, GHANA
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ADINKRA
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Gabriel Boakye Master Adinkra Artisan
Ntonso, Ghana
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MAKING ADINKRA INK
1. Pound the bark 2. Soak the bark in water 3. Boil the water down into ink
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ADINKRA STAMPS
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ADINKRA SYMBOLS
”Dwennimen”
The Rams horn Symbol of strength in mind, body, and soul
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ADINKRA SYMBOLS
”Akoko Nan” The hen’s feet
Symbol of protectiveness and parental discipline
If a hen steps on her young ones, it does not mean to kill them.
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ADINKRA SYMBOLS
”Gye Nyame” The symbol of the all
powerful, ever present and immortality of God
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ADINKRA SYMBOLS
”Adinkrahene” King of the Adinkra Symbols
Symbol of authority, greatness, cautious, firmness, and generosity (as a ruler)
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YEDACE! QUESTIONS?