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Nyame Nwu na Mawu Adinkra Stamping Block - Divine Guidance Symbol
Nyame Nwu na Mawu Adinkra Stamping Block - Divine Guidance Symbol
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Nyame Nwu na Mawu – Adinkra Symbol “God Help Me Reach It” – Adinkra Stamping Block from Ghana
Celebrate divine guidance with this authentic Nyame Nwu na Mawu Adinkra stamp an exquisite Ghana Adinkra stamping block for stamping Adinkra cloths. Perfect for craft and textile art, this piece embodies faith and perseverance.
- Symbol: Nyame Nwu na Mawu (“God help me reach it”)
- Meaning: A prayer or invocation invoking God’s guidance to reach a goal or destination. Reflects trust in divine aid and belief that with spiritual support one can achieve aspirations.
- Illustration: Circular motif with radial elements forming a spoke‑like pattern captures growth and upward momentum.
- Size of stamp motif: 2 7/8″ × 2 7/8″ (72 mm × 72 mm)
- Total height (with handle): 3 9/16″ (90 mm)
- Condition: Very good – crafted expertly with fine detail
In Akan culture, the Nyame Nwu na Mawu symbol affirms the belief that human effort combined with spiritual guidance ensures success. It’s often included in proverbs and traditional cloths that remind wearers and creators of God’s sustaining presence in life’s pursuits.
About the Stamp & Craftsmanship
This traditional Ghana Adinkra stamp is meticulously carved from a dried gourd (calabash) a technique rooted in Ghana’s Adinkra-making heritage. The artist attaches a handle made of cane or wooden pegs, wrapped securely with cloth for comfortable and steady stamping. The natural dye used for stamping is derived from the bark of the badie tree, boiled with iron slag for three to five days until it thickens to a rich, lasting ink.
The history of Adinkra cloth traces back to Nana Kofi Adinkra, a celebrated king of Gyaman (modern-day Ivory Coast) who was defeated by the Asantehene Bonsu-Panyin. In his grief, he wore patterned cloth that inspired the origin of Adinkra textiles. Today, Adinkra stamps like this one carry forward centuries of symbolic storytelling and cultural resonance across Ghana and beyond.
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