What does Aya mean in African?
fern
Just like our colourful gemstones, the name AYA has a deeper meaning too. Meaning “fern” in African Adinkra symbology, which are visual symbols that represents concepts or theories, this one speaks to endurance and resourcefulness.
What are the Adinkra symbols?
The adinkra symbols represent popular proverbs and maxims, record historical events, express particular attitudes or behavior related to depicted figures, or concepts uniquely related to abstract shapes. It is one of several traditional cloths produced in the region. The other well-known cloths are kente and adanudo.
What is the Sankofa symbol?
The Sankofa Bird has been adopted as a symbol of what Africana Studies strives to do. The word “Sankofa” can be translated to mean, “go back to the past and bring forward that which is useful.” The bird is rendered as twisting its beak behind itself, in order to bring forth an egg from its back.
What is the Adinkra symbol for family?
Eban. Eban translates to mean ‘fence’, though in the case of this symbol, it represents more the safety and security provided by the home. The home is where the family is, and therefore the symbol also represents love and the security provided by the family.
What does Nyame Dua mean?
God’s tree
DESIGN HISTORY. Name/Theme: Nyame Dua/ Symbol of Worship. Literal Translation: God’s tree. Meaning: Nyame refers to God, who is the Almighty and the Supreme Being. Dua also refers to tree and this signifies the altar or the place of worship of God.
What is the national bird of Ghana?
The tawny eagle
The Official National Animal of Ghana. The tawny eagle is the national animal of Ghana. This bird was chosen as a symbol of protection by strength.
What is the purpose of Adinkra?
Adinkra (ah-DEEN-krah) cloth is a hand-printed fabric made in Ghana. Developed by the Ashanti people, Adinkra cloths were traditionally made for royalty to wear at religious ceremonies. Through the years, people have also decorated the cloths to tell a story or to express their thoughts or feelings.
What is the Adinkra symbol for wisdom?
Mate Masie This is a symbol of wisdom, knowledge and prudence.