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Adinkra Krapa

Adinkra Krapa

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adinkra

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Construction note

A geometric impression of the adinkra symbol Krapa. “Sanctity / good measure.”

About this symbol

Meaning: Spiritual cleanliness and good fortune.
Culture / origin: Akan peoples (Ghana & Côte d'Ivoire)
Era: From at least the 19th century (Gyaman / Asante)
Historical context: Adinkra symbols are stamped on cloth and carved on objects, each encoding a proverb or maxim about life, virtue and the divine.

Adinkra are Akan visual proverbs with deep cultural meaning. Use them with their proverb and credit the Akan tradition, not as generic ornament.

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SVG source

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