The Ion Hewn| Urban Adinkra | The Secure Compound
Introduction:The Akan’s believed that the family unit was a sign of strength and having a secured home was the preferred method of reinforcing a families unity.
Description:The Secure Compound is a cast medal replica of the Fihankare Adinkra symbol. This particular symbol signifies security, completeness and solidarity. Fihankare is an architectural concept and theory that suggest we build strong homes and families. It is a common housing formation in Akan society.
Other Products:This medal was designed in union with The Blacksun Bloodmoon graphic novel series character Mengist Lazablesse. The Boutique Graven offers an Urban Adinkra medal for each of the thirteen main characters from the Blacksun Bloodmoon graphic novel series.
Ms.Mengist Lazablesse’s Dossier: Mengist Lazablesse, strength is knowledge, methodical analysis and the critical thought. A lover of theology, Mengist spends her days’ contemplating the Resurrection, Ascension, and reign of the G_dly. Theion Temple’s head hunter, responsible for tracking the thirteen and then covering their tracks, Mengist is considered lost to the world. Her preference to remain among the dark and shadowing members of her inner city sanctum will win no popularity…all goes will she’ll be gone with the rising of the sun. Mengist is often in fellowship Reuel.
Facts about Adinkra:The Christ in Africa: Ghana claims Christianity as their major religion. The remainder of Ghanaians practice either Islam or archaic African religions that are consider traditional though the number of practitioners are difficult to calculate. Dual practice of Christianity and Islam has been considered common in Ghana, however, in East Africa it has been reported that Ethiopian Orthodox Christians have risen up against the Arab and the spread of Islam both by pen and sword.
The 5 standard options for the Fihankare Urban Adinkra medallions:
- Hewn Finish & Catacomb Ribbon
- Graven Finish & First Born Pin Drape
- Urbanite Finish & Catacomb Pin Drape
- Cronus Finish & Bad News Pin Drape
- Burnt Finish & First Born Ribbon
Details: The Secure Coumpound Urban Adinkra Medallion is available only at Thee Boutique Graven.
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Miss Kisissa Elolam Selassie
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Washington, DC 20040
USA
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