Adrinkas – 6/8″, Beveled Cocobolo, Chiseled Finish

Symbols of the Akan people of Ghana are engraved into both sides of the blade face. Stepped hexagonal scales from cocobolo.

Format: Adrinka name – translation – meaning.

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Sankofa – “Return and get it” – Learn from the past.
Nsa – “Katamanso umbrella – the covering of the nation”. Protection
Gye Nyame – “I fear none, except God” – Omnipotence of God.
Msusyidie – “That which removes evil” – Sanctity, good fortune
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Nsirewa – “Let’s live together” – Unity, harmony.
Dwanimen – “Ram’s horns – Strength and humility.
Duafe – Wooden comb – Patience, fondness.
Adinkrahene – Chief of Adinkra signs – Greatness, charisma, leadership

For an in depth understanding of these symbols and their meaning, please seek the source which I used: “Afrikan Alphabets: The Story of Writing in Afrika” by Saki Mafundikwa (2006).

• "broken tip"
• 1/4 hollow
• 6/8" Wide Blade
• Cocobolo Wood
• Custom Engraving