Dwantire

Meaning and philosophical significance of Dwantire

Ram’s head. A symbol of innocence and guiltlessness. From the proverb, “Dwantire se: Me tiri mu faa; okwasea bobonya menni fo nti na mabo hyire,” to wit, “The head of the ram says: My conscience is free; the righteous fool who never tastes of guilt should not be dressed in black, hence, I am always in white.” The idea here is that the guiltless fears no accusation.

References

The meaning of the symbol was taken from Cloth as Metaphor by G. F. Kojo Arthur

Adinkra Chart: Explore West African Symbols

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