Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Akofena Adinkra, "Akofena Altar"

The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols known by the region's people as Adinkra. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about each of these signs, creating a dried calabash gourd statuette mounted in a sturdy steel stand to display the icon's magnificent aura. The symbol depicted is Akofena, often used as a symbol of courage and heroism.