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Posted Sun, 04/01/2007 - 8:52pm
DENKYEM (full size)
Mixed Media on Archival Card Stock
2007
"crocodile" Symbol of adaptability The crocodile lives in the water, yet breathes the air, demonstrating an ability to adapt to circumstances.
Posted Sun, 04/01/2007 - 8:48pm
Adrinka Symbol (full size)
Mixed Media on Archival Card Stock
2007
Posted Sun, 04/01/2007 - 8:46pm
SANKOFA (full size)
Mixed Media on Archival Card Stock
2007
"return and get it" Symbol of importance of learning from the past.
Posted Sun, 04/01/2007 - 8:08pm
ASASE YE DURU (full size)
Mixed Media and acrylic on Canvas
10" X 10"
2007
"The Earth has weight" Symbol of providence and the divinity of Mother Earth. This symbol represents the importance of the Earth in sustaining life.
Posted Sun, 04/01/2007 - 7:54pm
ADINKRAHENE (full size)
Mixed Media and acrylic on Canvas
8" X 10"
2007
"Chief of the adinkra symbols" symbol of greatness, charisma and leadership. This symbol is said to have played an inspiring role in the designing of other symbols. it signifies the importance of playing a leadership role.
Updated Sun, 04/01/2007 - 7:57pm
DWENNIMMEN (full size)
Mixed Media and acrylic on Canvas
10" X 10"
2007
"ram's horns" symbol of humility together with strength The ram will fight fiercely against an adversary, but it also submits humbly to slaughter, emphasizing that even the strong need to be humble.
Updated Sun, 04/01/2007 - 8:00pm
DENK YEM (full size)
Mixed Media and acrylic on Canvas
10" X 10"
2007
"crocodile" Symbol of adaptability The crocodile lives in the water, yet breathes the air, demonstrating an ability to adapt to circumstances.
Updated Sun, 04/01/2007 - 8:13pm
Ankh (full size)
Mixed Media and acrylic on Canvas
6" X 6"
2007
The Ankh is commonly known to mean life in the language of Ancient Kemet (land of the Blacks) renamed Egypt by the Greeks. It is also a symbol for the power to give and sustain life, the Ankh is typically associated with material things such as water(which was believed by Egyptians to regenerate life), air, sun, as well as with the Gods, who are frequently pictured carrying an Ank
Posted Fri, 03/30/2007 - 10:00pm
Adrinka (full size)
Mixed Media and acrylic on Canvas
10" X 10"
2007

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