The Adinkra dictionary: A visual primer on the language of Adinkra (Paperback)

by W. Bruce Willis (Author)

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Product Description
Adinkra is the name given the colorful, hand-painted and hand- embroided cloth used for mourning by the Akan people of Ghana and Cote D Ivore. Stylistic symbols called adinkra symbols are printed on these cloths. The cloth and symbols express the wearer s feeling and sentiment about the deceased. The symbols convey a parting message to that individual. When a person wears this type of clothing, one knows that the person is in mourning. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Language Notes
Text: English

Product Details

• Paperback: 314 pages
• Publisher: Pyramid Complex (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966153200
• ISBN-13: 978-0966153200
• ASIN: 0966153219
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #653,037 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Resource Book, March 5, 2002

By A Customer

This is an excellant resource book for graphic artists, designers, textile designers, illustrators, - anyone in the arts field. But the extra kick with this book is that it gives you
information on the background and history of the Adinkra symbology and even shows you how to make stamps so you can make and design your own fabric!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A resource for ALL, March 13, 2002

By A Customer

Contrary to the review of Oct. 16th, 2001, Adinkra is NOT a language of a secret society known by only a "select few." If it were, this dictionary should never have been published. I find this book to be a terrific resource (with a few minor errors that have been corrected by an addendum), full of meaning for everybody. I have owned a copy for a few years and highly recommend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Reference, April 23, 2009

By	Rachelle Faith "storybook lover" (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Adinkra dictionary: A visual primer on the language of Adinkra (Paperback)

This book arrived in great condition. It is going to be a graduation gift, so I'm very happy for the excellent condition. I own a copy of the book. It's a well-written reference for one of the most poetic and insightful elements of Ghanaian society. Volumes of wisdom can be learned from this one book!