What's the meaning of the Kwatakye Atiko »

Kwatakye Atiko

This page is about the meaning, origin and characteristic of the symbol, emblem, seal, sign, logo or flag: Kwatakye Atiko.

Rate this symbol:4.0 / 3 votes

Hair style of an Asante war captain

Symbol of bravery and valor

"This symbols is said to be a special hair style of Kwatakye, a war captain of old Asante.

The symbol has come to represent bravery and fearlessness. It is also given as an earned title to any brave son of an Akan community."

- W. Bruce Willis, The Adinkra Dictionary

1,019 Views

Graphical characteristics:
Asymmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains curved lines, Has no crossing lines.

Category: Adinkra symbols.

More symbols in Adinkra symbols:

Adinkra are visual symbols, originally created by the Ashanti of Ghana and the Gyaman of Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa, that represent concepts or aphorisms. Adinkra are used extensively in fabrics, p… read more »

Have a discussion about Kwatakye Atiko with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add this symbol to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Kwatakye Atiko." Symbols.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 17 Nov. 2024. <https://www.symbols.com/symbol/kwatakye-atiko>.

    We need you!

    Are we missing an important symbol in this category?

    Graphical Index

    Use our unique search feature to find a symbol based on its various graphical characteristics:


    • Symmetry:
    • Shape:
    • Colors:
    • Curveness:
    • Crossing:

    Quiz

    Are you a world flags master?

    »
    A Italy
    B Côte d'Ivoire
    C Brunei
    D Andorra