Ohen tuo (The King's gun). Defender
or protector of the King.
Akoben (war horn). The sound
of Akoben is a battle cry, hence it symbolizes a call
to arms.
Nkyin kyin (ohema nkyinkyin).
Changing one's self. Playing many roles.
Wawa aba (the seed of the wawa tree).
'Wawa' is a hard wood used in carving, hence its significance
in Akan culture.
Kuntinkantan (do not boast).
There is need for humility and servitude.
Ntesie matemasie (I have heard and
kept it). Nyansa bun mu nne mate masie. Symbol
of wisdom and knowledge.
Akoko nan tiaba na enkum ba.
(The hen treads upon its chicks, but it does not kill
them).
Epa (handcuffs). Onii a n eha da
wo nsa no, ne akowa ne wo You are the slave of
him whose handcuffs you wear.
Adinkerahene. Another version
of Adinkerahene. Unlike the other version of this
symbol, this symbol is used as a symbol in itself
for printing.
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Nnonowa (Ahoma). Also called "dono
ntoaso" (the double dono drum). This is more
symbolic rather than representational.
Duafe (the wooden comb). One
of the very few representational forms in Adinkera
patterns.
Kontire ne Akwam (elders of the state).
Tikorommpam. One head does not constitute a council.
Mmra krado (seal of the law).
Symbolizing supreme authority.
Owo foro adobe (snake climbing the
palm). Performing the unusual or the impossible.
Akoben (war horn). Another significant
version of the war horn which symbolizes a call to
arms.
Penpamsie (that which will not crush).
Penpamsie see bebirebe ahooden ne koroye. Unity
in strength.
Sunsum (soul). Some Akans believe
that the soul of a ruler inhabits a younger courtier.
Bese saka (a bunch of cola nuts).
Bese (cola nut) is the favorite of the Northern tribes.
Tabon (paddle). Paddles
are more common with coastal tribes.
Pa gya (to strike fire or make fire).
This is said to represent war.
Dono (drum). This symbol is more
like the dono drum than the other symbol for the dono
drum.
Akoma Ntoaso. A symbol of agreement
or a charter.
Funtunfunafu denkyem funafu, won
afuru bom nso worididi a na wo ko. Another version
of this symbol. Need for unity, particularly where
there is one destiny.
Ese ne keterema (the teeth and tongue).
Wonnwo ba ne se. No child is born with its teeth.
We improve and advance.
