African wisdom for your dining table:
6 Akan Symbols.
Which guest for which symbol?
Nsaa - Genuine, authentic, excellence
Adinkrahene - Authority, leadership, and charisma
Abusua Pa - A symbol of family unity
Nkyinkyim - A symbol representing the tortuous nature of life's journey
Nea Onim - The continual quest for knowledge
Dwennimmen - Represents and strength with humility
When in stock, delivery within 1 week. If on pre-order, delivery in 6-8 weeks.
- Set of 6 hand moulded brass rings
- Diameter 4cm
- Recycled Brass
- Made in Ghana
Description
These brass napkin rings were crafted using a traditional lost wax technic in Kumasi, Ghana. The mould is made from wax and then covered in dung and earth and left to dry. The melted recycled brass melts the wax and takes it's place like magic! One unique mould makes one unique piece.
The Akan symbols are from the Akan people of West Africa, spanning Ghana and the Ivory Coast. every symbol brings with it a proverb and a traditional token of wisdom.
