For something so light and fragile, feathers carry heavy symbolism. Even though we know they come from birds, to find a feather brings a sense of magic and ...

It may seem small, but a hammer is a tool of might that can make or break objects. Hammers are a favorite of workmen and also an important tool to have ...

The Bowen knot is an ancient symbol that belongs to a group of symbols known as ‘valknute’ in Norway. It’s an important emblem in Norwegian heraldry and is ...

When thinking of palm trees, what usually comes to mind are vacation destinations and beautiful islands. However, there’s a lot more to palm trees than ...

Samhain is a pagan festival which signified the darker part of the year, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. As the Wheel of ...

Denkyem, meaning ‘crocodile’, is an Adinkra symbol and proverb of adaptability, ingenuity, and cleverness. What is Denkyem? Denkyem, is a West African ...

Kete Pa is an Adinkra symbol which means ‘good bed’ and the symbol is believed to represent a good marriage. This symbol features several horizontal and ...

Nkyinkyim, also known as ‘Akyinkyin’, is a West African symbol which represents dynamism, initiative, and versatility. The word ‘Nkyinkyim’ means ‘Twisted’ ...

Asase Ye Duru is an Adinkra symbol that represents power, divinity, providence, and importance of Mother Earth for human life. To the Akans, it’s a reminder ...

Duafe is an Akan word made by combining the two words ‘dua’, meaning ‘wood or wooden’, and ‘afe’, meaning ‘comb’. The duafe symbol depicts a comb, usually ...