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Adinkra Sunsum

Adinkra Sunsum

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adinkra

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Construction note

A geometric impression of the adinkra symbol Sunsum. “The soul.”

About this symbol

Meaning: Spirituality and the human spirit.
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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