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Ghanaian artisan Ali Mohammed presents an intriguing sese wood accent table with cultural significance. The tabletop bears a series of adinkra symbols, carved and painted in ivory over dark brown. Adinkra symbols are visual symbols that were introduced by the Akan peoples; they usually represent proverbs or concepts. The table folds for easy storage when not in use.
The adinkra symbols on the tabletop are: Hye won hye, which translates to 'that which does not burn'--a symbol of imperishability and endurance; Gye nyame, meaning 'except for God'-- a symbol of God's supremacy; Wawa aba, 'seed of the wawa tree' representing hardiness, toughness and perseverance; Nsoromma, 'child of the heavens', a symbol of guardianship; Nyame biribi wo soro, meaning 'God is in the heavens', a symbol of hope; Sankofa, meaning 'return and get it', a symbol of the importance of learning from the past; Osram ne nsoromma, 'the moon and the star', a symbol of love, faithfulness, and harmony; Nkonsonkonson, 'chain link', a symbol of unity and human relations; and Sepow, 'the knife thrust through the cheeks of the man about to be executed to prevent his invoking a curse on the king'--a symbol of justice.
The adinkra symbols on the tabletop are: Hye won hye, which translates to 'that which does not burn'--a symbol of imperishability and endurance; Gye nyame, meaning 'except for God'-- a symbol of God's supremacy; Wawa aba, 'seed of the wawa tree' representing hardiness, toughness and perseverance; Nsoromma, 'child of the heavens', a symbol of guardianship; Nyame biribi wo soro, meaning 'God is in the heavens', a symbol of hope; Sankofa, meaning 'return and get it', a symbol of the importance of learning from the past; Osram ne nsoromma, 'the moon and the star', a symbol of love, faithfulness, and harmony; Nkonsonkonson, 'chain link', a symbol of unity and human relations; and Sepow, 'the knife thrust through the cheeks of the man about to be executed to prevent his invoking a curse on the king'--a symbol of justice.
- Dimension :-16.25" H x 18.5" W x 17.25" D
- Weight :-5.72 lbs
- Material :-Sese Wood
- Color :-Brown
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Folds for easy storage
Novica Adinkra Wood Folding Accent Table
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Ghanaian artisan Ali Mohammed presents an intriguing sese wood accent table with cultural significance. The tabletop bears a series of adinkra symbols, carved and painted in ivory over dark brown. Adinkra symbols are visual symbols that were introduced by the Akan peoples; they usually represent proverbs or concepts. The table folds for easy storage when not in use.
The adinkra symbols on the tabletop are: Hye won hye, which translates to 'that which does not burn'--a symbol of imperishability and endurance; Gye nyame, meaning 'except for God'-- a symbol of God's supremacy; Wawa aba, 'seed of the wawa tree' representing hardiness, toughness and perseverance; Nsoromma, 'child of the heavens', a symbol of guardianship; Nyame biribi wo soro, meaning 'God is in the heavens', a symbol of hope; Sankofa, meaning 'return and get it', a symbol of the importance of learning from the past; Osram ne nsoromma, 'the moon and the star', a symbol of love, faithfulness, and harmony; Nkonsonkonson, 'chain link', a symbol of unity and human relations; and Sepow, 'the knife thrust through the cheeks of the man about to be executed to prevent his invoking a curse on the king'--a symbol of justice.
The adinkra symbols on the tabletop are: Hye won hye, which translates to 'that which does not burn'--a symbol of imperishability and endurance; Gye nyame, meaning 'except for God'-- a symbol of God's supremacy; Wawa aba, 'seed of the wawa tree' representing hardiness, toughness and perseverance; Nsoromma, 'child of the heavens', a symbol of guardianship; Nyame biribi wo soro, meaning 'God is in the heavens', a symbol of hope; Sankofa, meaning 'return and get it', a symbol of the importance of learning from the past; Osram ne nsoromma, 'the moon and the star', a symbol of love, faithfulness, and harmony; Nkonsonkonson, 'chain link', a symbol of unity and human relations; and Sepow, 'the knife thrust through the cheeks of the man about to be executed to prevent his invoking a curse on the king'--a symbol of justice.
- Dimension :-16.25" H x 18.5" W x 17.25" D
- Weight :-5.72 lbs
- Material :-Sese Wood
- Color :-Brown
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Folds for easy storage
- Product ID
- 133802409
- Manufactured By
- NOVICA
- Sold By
- NOVICA
- Size/Weight
- W 18.5" / D 17.25" / H 16.25" / 5.72 lb.
- Color
- Brown
- Materials
- Sese Wood
- Assembly Required
- No
- Category
- Side Tables And End Tables
- Style
- Southwestern
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Ghanaian artisan Ali Mohammed presents an intriguing sese wood accent table with cultural significance. The tabletop bears a series of adinkra symbols, carved and painted in ivory over dark brown. Adinkra symbols are visual symbols that were introduced by the Akan peoples; they usually represent proverbs or concepts. The table folds for easy storage when not in use.
The adinkra symbols on the tabletop are: Hye won hye, which translates to 'that which does not burn'--a symbol of imperishability and endurance; Gye nyame, meaning 'except for God'-- a symbol of God's supremacy; Wawa aba, 'seed of the wawa tree' representing hardiness, toughness and perseverance; Nsoromma, 'child of the heavens', a symbol of guardianship; Nyame biribi wo soro, meaning 'God is in the heavens', a symbol of hope; Sankofa, meaning 'return and get it', a symbol of the importance of learning from the past; Osram ne nsoromma, 'the moon and the star', a symbol of love, faithfulness, and harmony; Nkonsonkonson, 'chain link', a symbol of unity and human relations; and Sepow, 'the knife thrust through the cheeks of the man about to be executed to prevent his invoking a curse on the king'--a symbol of justice.
The adinkra symbols on the tabletop are: Hye won hye, which translates to 'that which does not burn'--a symbol of imperishability and endurance; Gye nyame, meaning 'except for God'-- a symbol of God's supremacy; Wawa aba, 'seed of the wawa tree' representing hardiness, toughness and perseverance; Nsoromma, 'child of the heavens', a symbol of guardianship; Nyame biribi wo soro, meaning 'God is in the heavens', a symbol of hope; Sankofa, meaning 'return and get it', a symbol of the importance of learning from the past; Osram ne nsoromma, 'the moon and the star', a symbol of love, faithfulness, and harmony; Nkonsonkonson, 'chain link', a symbol of unity and human relations; and Sepow, 'the knife thrust through the cheeks of the man about to be executed to prevent his invoking a curse on the king'--a symbol of justice.
- Dimension :-16.25" H x 18.5" W x 17.25" D
- Weight :-5.72 lbs
- Material :-Sese Wood
- Color :-Brown
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Folds for easy storage
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