Adinkra Asase Ye Duru
by Kandy Hurley
Title
Adinkra Asase Ye Duru
Artist
Kandy Hurley
Medium
Digital Art - Prints
Description
From my series Adinkra Symbols of West Africa.
This is one of my favorite symbols.
Asase Ye Duru represents the symbol of providence and the divinity of Mother Earth.The Andinkra are visual symbols, originally created by the Akan. The symbols represent concepts or aphorisms. Adinkra 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. Adinkra symbols appear on some traditional akan gold weights. The symbols are also carved on stools for domestic and ritual use.
The symbols have a decorative function but 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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January 5th, 2014
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Kandy Hurley
Thank you to the art collector from Morristown, NJ. Your support of the arts is appreciated! Would love to see where you hang this.
Jo Ann Tomaselli
Thank you for sharing the fascinating history of this symbol and your graceful presentation!
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