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Adinkra
Adinkra are visual symbols of the Akan peoples of Ghana, each representing a concept, proverb or value. They were printed or stamped on cloth and used on other objects, notably for ceremonial occasions. In the Ashanti Empire, adinkra cloth and symbolism were associated with royal and courtly culture, and the symbols remain an important part of Ghanaian identity.
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