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Adinkra Sculpture Series

The Adinkra symbols from Ghana date back hundreds of years, each has a specific and significant meaning.  In this series I have recreated symbols that have had personal relevance to me, photographing large A0 sculptures in the studio.  There are over 5o symbols in total, and my plan is to eventually recreate all of them.

To find out more about the Adinkra symbols and their meanings visit Adinkra.org

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