Sankofa (pronounced SAHN-koh-fah) is a word in the Twi language of Ghana meaning “to retrieve" (literally "go back and get"; san - to return; ko - to go; fa - to fetch, to seek and take) …

Sankofa is an Adinkra symbol that embodies the spirit and attitude of reverence for the past, reverence for one’s forebears, reverence for one’s history, and reverence for one’s elders. The …

2022年10月20日 · There are two main Sankofa symbols—also known as Bono Adinkra symbols: one is a mythical bird turning its head backward to eat a precious egg and the latter is a …

2024年10月13日 · Sankofa represents resilience, strength, and spiritual guidance, drawing upon inner resolve to build character and navigate life’s challenges. Introspection and mindfulness …

2023年6月27日 · The Sankofa remains one of the most symbolic of the Adinkra symbols. While it has great significance to the African people and modern African-Americans, it’s a universal …

2024年7月15日 · The Sankofa symbol is a significant cultural emblem originating from the Akan people of Ghana. In the Akan language, "Sankofa" translates to "go back and get it" or "return …

2023年7月21日 · The Sankofa bird symbol is an important and powerful symbol in African culture, particularly in the Akan tribe of Ghana. The word "Sankofa" comes from the Akan language …

Sankofa [San-ko-fa], a mythical bird, a proverbial bird personified: given a human voice. The Akan [Ah-can] cultural heritage of Ghana, West Africa, originates her as part of the Adinkra [Ah-din …

Symbol of the importance of learning from the past. A traditional proverb says: It is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten. Asymmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains …

2022年5月26日 · WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE SANKOFA SYMBOL? In the Twi language, Sankofa literally means, “Go back to fetch it.” SAN (return, back), KO (go), FA (take, fetch). …