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Osrane Moon Adinkra Stamp - Authentic Ghana Adinkra Block
Osrane Moon Adinkra Stamp - Authentic Ghana Adinkra Block
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ORSANE (Osrane) - Adinkra Stamping Block
Discover the Osrane Adinkra stamp—an authentic Ghana Adinkra stamping block hand-carved from the calabash gourd. Known as Osrane (the Moon), this symbol represents patience and the rhythm of life: "It takes the moon some time to go round the nation." This phrase speaks to the slow but sure nature of progress and the passage of time, reflecting deep cultural wisdom from Ghana.
- 🔹 Total height (with handle): 3 7/8″ (98 mm)
- 🔹 Stamping motif size: 2 7/8″ × 2″ (72 mm × 50 mm)
This Adinkra stamp is crafted by Ghanaian artisans using traditional methods passed down through generations in the village of Ntonso. The stamp is carved from the bottom of a dried calabash gourd and features a smooth, slightly curved face that enables a rocking motion for applying dye. The handle—made of cane or wooden peg—is securely attached and wrapped with cloth for a comfortable grip.
Symbol Significance
“Osrane,” meaning “Moon,” symbolizes the slow, consistent journey of the moon as it orbits. It teaches patience, cycles, and balance. While not among the most frequently seen symbols, this variation emphasizes the spiritual and natural order revered in Akan philosophy.
Crafting Process & Cultural Relevance
Each stamp is carved into the gourd’s surface, then fitted with a cane or wooden peg handle, wrapped in cloth for ease of use. The dye used for stamping is made by boiling the bark of the “badie” tree (Bridelia ferruginea) into a rich black liquid. Artisans dip the stamp into this natural dye and press it onto cloths to create unique patterns using multiple symbols.
Adinkra history dates back to Nana Kofi Adinkra, a legendary king of Gyaman (modern-day Ivory Coast), who was defeated by the Asante King Bonsu-Panyin. Nana Adinkra wore a patterned cloth to symbolize his grief—giving birth to the Adinkra tradition. Originally reserved for royalty and spiritual leaders at funerals and sacred occasions, today Adinkra cloth is worn by anyone during important cultural events in Ghana.
This Osrane Adinkra stamping block is a piece of that living heritage—a blend of art, history, and symbolic storytelling that continues to thrive in Ghanaian culture today.
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