gye nyame symbols

Ghana's famed gye nyame symbol centers this handsome table, its rotating form meaning "I fear none except God." Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout the country. Winfred Korley carves two lovers as the base, their embrace leading to a long, tender kiss.

Ghana's famed gye nyame symbol emerges in sese wood, its rotating form meaning "I fear none except God." Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout the country. George Obeng carves the traditional motif in the legs of a handsome accent table. The top is circular; the base, triangular.

Please note: the table features a deliberately distressed finish to give it an antiqued appearance.

Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley presents a hand-carved accent table with uniquely African appeal. The top of the table bears the adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, which means, "I fear none but God". Adinkra symbols are visual symbols introduced by the Akan peoples; they usually represent proverbs or concepts. The table's base depicts a mother holding her child close to her bosom. The artisan paints the table in black, red, and cream and gives it a distressed finish.

This dainty table, just the right size for your tea or coffee cup, features four animals (hippopotamus, elephant, rhinoceros, and camel) as well as the adinkra symbol Gye nyame, meaning "except for God". Crafted from sese wood and embellished in black and cream, this treasure is crafted by West African artisan Awudu Saaed and folds flat for easy storage.

Vibrant red contrasts profoundly with black in this beautifully crafted accent table presented by Winfred Korley of Ghana. The base of this circular table features a male and female figure facing each other, while the top features a widely respected adinkra symbol called Gye Nyame, which means "I fear none except God" in the Akan language of Ghana. This stunning table is hand carved from sese wood and accented with white clay, giving it a rustic look.