A VIRTUAL TRIP TO GHANA · MAKING ADINKRA INK 1. Pound the bark 2. Soak the bark in water 3. Boil...

A VIRTUAL TRIP TO GHANA

New York, USA

Accra, Ghana

GHANA

PHRASES WE MIGHT FIND HELPFUL •  Twi – A local language in Ghana •  Akwaaba – Welcome, you’re welcome •  Medace – Thank you, singular •  Yedace – Thank you, plural

BOABENG-FIEMA MONKEY SANCTUARY

PART OF THE COMMUNITY

Geoffroy Monkey

NTONSO, GHANA

ADINKRA

Gabriel Boakye Master Adinkra Artisan

Ntonso, Ghana

MAKING ADINKRA INK

1.  Pound the bark 2.  Soak the bark in water 3.  Boil the water down into ink

ADINKRA STAMPS

ADINKRA SYMBOLS

”Dwennimen”

The Rams horn Symbol of strength in mind, body, and soul

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.

ADINKRA SYMBOLS

”Gye Nyame” The symbol of the all

powerful, ever present and immortality of God

ADINKRA SYMBOLS

”Adinkrahene” King of the Adinkra Symbols

Symbol of authority, greatness, cautious, firmness, and generosity (as a ruler)

YEDACE! QUESTIONS?