Mpuannum Adinkra Symbol
by Kandy Hurley
Title
Mpuannum Adinkra Symbol
Artist
Kandy Hurley
Medium
Digital Art - Prints
Description
From my series Adinkra Symbols of West Africa.
Mpuannum represents loyalty,ability and high office.
This symbol is also called 5 tufts of hair as it was the favored hairstyle of those in high office.
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.
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