Showing posts with label symbol. Show all posts
Showing posts with label symbol. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

African Calligraphy Card Series, #3 and #4 of 10

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Adinkrahne (Charisma, leadership)

Adinkra script (Ghana)

acrylic ink

© 2012 by A. Dameron 

 

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Nkyimkyim (Versatility)

Adinkra script (Ghana)

acrylic ink

© 2012 by A. Dameron 

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

African Calligraphy Card Series, #1 and #2 of 10

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Marriage, Unity, Love

Bantu symbol (S. Africa)

acrylic ink

© 2012 by A. Dameron 

 

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Wisdom, Silence

Bantu symbol (S. Africa)

acrylic ink

© 2012 by A. Dameron 

 

Two designs in my "African Calligraphy" card set (total of 10). These two come from the Bantu in South Africa. They are brightly colored and carry special meaning.

Other African scripts in this card set include Adinkra (Ghana). Set II will include Bantu, Adinkra, Nsbidi (Nigeria) and the Bamum syllabary (Cameroon).