Charnelle Holloway

Gye Nyame - Except God
Symbol of the omnipotence, omnipresence, and immportality of God. "Except God, I fear none."

The Akan symbols to the left partly inspired artist and professor Charnelle Holloway in creating the pieces for the exhibition pictured below.



 


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Ananse Ntontan - The Spider's Web
Symbol of wisdom, craftiness, creativity, and the complexities of life.
Nkyinkyin - Twistings
Symbol of the ablility to withstand hardship and adversity.
Dwennimmen - Horns of the Ram
Symbol of strength (in mind, body, and soul), humility, wisdom, and learning.

 

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