Symbol of an Executioner's Power
Adinkra’s are African visual symbols created in West Africa.
Adinkra symbols represent a feeling or simple saying in other words Adinkra are symbols that represent concepts or sayings telling a story without words.”Look at your past and you will recognize your future”
Aya, the fern is the symbol for independence meaning I am not afraid of you.
Sepow is the symbol of an executioner's power. It was a dagger, which the executioner plunged into the condemned mouth to prevent them from conjuring up a curse on the king before death.
Masie symbolizes the saying I understand and will keep your confidence.
Gye Nyame represents the phrase except God I fear none.
Nsoroma symbolizes the saying that you are a child of the sky resting with God and not depending upon yourself.
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