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Adinkra Duafe (Wooden Comb) Batik Bone Beads Framed Ebony on Ivory
Adinkra Duafe (wooden comb) Batik Bone Beads - Ivory on ebony

Adinkra Duafe (Wooden Comb) Batik Bone Beads Framed Ebony on Ivory

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Batik bone adinkra beads adorned with the duafe (comb) symbol. Sold by the strand. 25mmx25mm square (very slightly more than an inch.) Strand of 9 beads.
Part Number: bd-batcomb-bb399
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Back in stock after a long absence, we have batik bone Duafe (comb) beads.  These are stunning, graphic batik beads, adorned with the West African Adinkra symbol, Duafe (the comb) which symbolizes beauty and good hygiene and is also symbolic of other desirable qualities such as goodness, love and care.  These are 25mm x 25mm square with a 1-2 mm vertically-drilled hole.  Since these are handmade, there may be some variation in thickness. (Most are 3-4mm, and slightly thicker in the middle of the bead.)

Adinkra are ancient African visual symbols or motifs that date back to the Akan people in 19th century Ivory Coast and Ghana and express history, culture, beliefs and philosophy. While many symbols represent a proverb or piece of Akan wisdom, other symbols may depict historical events, customs, culture, the natural world or environment.  (Not all symbols have a proverbial expression. Adinkra have historically been painted or printed onto cloth which was then worn during important sacred ceremonies including funerals, weddings, naming festivities and more.  Contemporary use of Adinkra symbols has widened to use in jewelry, architecture and home decor. 

Duafe
Literal meaning:  Wooden comb
Symbolic meaning:  Feminine virture; everlasting love

This unique and beautiful symbol is has its roots in Ghana. It is popular for use in decoration, a reflection on the deeply religious character of the Ghanaian people.
These are ebony on ivory batik bone in an ebony frame tablet bead.  You get a package of 9 beads.

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