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cloth sample Explanation of the symbol sankofa
sankofa

Literally means: return and pick it up. The design symbolises learning from and building on the past. A wise bird picks for the present from ancient eyes, to meet the future.

Adinkra history

making Adinkra

the symbols

Adinkra activity

 

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