Ananse Ntontan Adinkra Symbol
by Kandy Hurley
Title
Ananse Ntontan Adinkra Symbol
Artist
Kandy Hurley
Medium
Digital Art - Prints
Description
From my series Adinkra Symbols of West Africa.
Ananse Ntontan represents creativity, wisdom and the complexities of life.
Ananse, the spider, is a well-known character in African folktales.
The Adinkra are visual symbols, originally created by the Akan. The symbols represent concepts or aphorisms.
Adinkra symbols are used extensively in fabrics and pottery They are incorporated into walls and other architectural features.
Fabric Adinkra are often made by woodcut sign writing as well as screen printing.
While the symbols have a decorative function they also represent objects that encapsulate evocative messages that convey traditional wisdom, aspects of life or the environment.
There are many different symbols with distinct meanings.
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April 26th, 2015
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Kandy Hurley
Thank you to the collector from Great Falls, VA. your support of the arts is appreciated very much.
Irina Sztukowski
Congratulations on the creation of a beautiful art piece and on the sale of it! Irina Sztukowski
Kandy Hurley
Thank you to the collector from London for collecting from my Adinkra series. The symbols are so very special and you are as well for supporting the arts.
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