African Symbol Hoodies

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Gye Nyame symbol made in Pan African colors.

symbol of patience and tolerance According to Agbo, when a person is said to "have a heart in his stomach," that person is very tolerant.

symbol of nurturing and discipline The full name of this symbol translates to "The hen treads on her chicks, but she does not kill them." This represents the ideal nature of parents, being both protective and corrective. An exhortation to nurture children, but a warning not to pamper them.

A symbol of vigilance and wariness

A symbol of vigilance and wariness

Adinkra symbols were originally created by the Bono people of Gyaman, an Akan people of Ghana. Gyaman King Nana Kwadwo Agyemang Adinkra originally created or designed these symbols and named it after himself 'Adinkra'.

Symbol of courage, valor, and heroism The crossed swords were a popular motif in the heraldic shields of many former Akan states. In addition to recognizing courage and valor, the swords can represent legitimate state authority.

The Adinkra Sankofa symbols symbolize the Akan people’s quest for knowledge among the Akan with the implication that the search is based on critical examination and intelligent and patient investigation. This is an excellent gift for black people to honor and celebrate African ancestry and black culture.

Adinkra Kintinkantan symbol modern interpretation made in Pan African colors. Adinkra Kuntunkantan or Kintinkantan symbolizes the idea of arrogance, warning against inflated pride or ego.

"CMYK African Mask 6" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following music artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.

A symbol of wealth, resourcefulness, and self-sufficiency. The palm tree is a symbol resourcefulness because many diverse products emanate from that single tree: wine, oil, brooms, etc.

Symbol of courage, valor, and heroism The crossed swords were a popular motif in the heraldic shields of many former Akan states. In addition to recognizing courage and valor, the swords can represent legitimate state authority.

A symbol of wealth, resourcefulness, and self-sufficiency. The palm tree is a symbol resourcefulness because many diverse products emanate from that single tree: wine, oil, brooms, etc.

"Forrest Green African Mask No 9" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following music artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.

"Triad African Mask No 9" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following music artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.

"Mountain Blue African Mask No 9" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following music artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.

"Ngreen African Mask No 9" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following music artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.

Adinkrahene is a symbol of leadership and charisma This symbol is reportedly the inspiration for the design of the other symbols. Its simple yet abstract design, consisting of three concentric circles emphasizes the importance of ideas and abstract concepts–the subject of Adinkra which are visual representations of important concepts in Akan philosophy.

"Pastel Tones African Mask No 3" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following African artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.

"Mountain Blue African Mask 6" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following music artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.

"Peach African Mask No 11" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following African artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.

Peace, tranquility, and quiet

"Blue African Mask 6" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following music artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.

A symbol of vigilance and wariness

"Pink and White African Mask 6" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following music artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.

A symbol of wealth, resourcefulness, and self-sufficiency. The palm tree is a symbol resourcefulness because many diverse products emanate from that single tree: wine, oil, brooms, etc.

Adinkra symbols were originally created by the Bono people of Gyaman, an Akan people of Ghana.

A symbol of vigilance and wariness

A symbol of vigilance and wariness

"Black and Red African Mask 6" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following music artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.

"Ngreen African Mask No 3" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following African artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.

"Red and Cream African Mask No 9" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following music artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.

The Adinkra Sankofa symbols symbolize the Akan people’s quest for knowledge among the Akan with the implication that the quest is based on critical examination and intelligent and patient investigation. This is a great gift for black people to honor and celebrate African ancestry and black culture.

"CMYK African Mask No 3" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following African artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.

"Peach African Mask No 9" illustration by visual artist and illustrator Kenal Louis. The following music artwork is part and a collective African masks art series. Part of a 100 piece collection of drawings. Available as art prints, hoodies and more.