Akan symbols, or ADINKRA
Adinkra are visual symbols, originally created by the Akan of Ghana
and the Gyaman of Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa, that represent concepts
or aphorisms. Adinkra are used on fabric, walls, in pottery,
woodcarvings and logos. Fabric adinkra are often made by woodcut sign
writing as well as screen printing. They also can be used to communicate
evocative messages that represent parts of their life or those around
them.