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Adinkra Inspired Mandala finished

Adinkra philosophical symbol language. Created by the Akan of Ghana, Cote' d' Ivoire West Africa, expressing the use of cloth as a metaphor. Outside band with zig-zigzag represents binding of the human tribes (we are all related). Circles moving inward represent thread of life/circle of life in continuity. Background diamond pattern;Ani bere or self control/discipline-green symbol;Akam ntoa-unity/center symbol Gye nyame; God is omnipotent-aqua symbol Aban;strength.

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Uploaded on March 12, 2009
Taken on March 12, 2009