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The Adinkra dictionary: A visual primer on the language of Adinkra

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The Adinkra dictionary: A visual primer on the language of Adinkra
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Adinkra is the name given the colorful, hand-painted and hand- embroided cloth used for mourning by the Akan people of Ghana and Cote D Ivore. Stylistic symbols called adinkra symbols are printed on these cloths. The cloth and symbols express the wearer s feeling and sentiment about the deceased. The symbols convey a parting message to that individual. When a person wears this type of clothing, one knows that the person is in mourning.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Pyramid Complex
Manufacturer Pyramid Complex
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780966153200
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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