So...this WILL be my next tattoo...complete design is in progress.~~~~~~
What is it?: The Sankofa
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Origin: The term sankofa comes from the words "san" (return), "ko" (go), and "fa" (look, seek, and take). This comes from the Akan people. Their culture is the most dominant and apparent in present-day Ghana.
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Origin: The term sankofa comes from the words "san" (return), "ko" (go), and "fa" (look, seek, and take). This comes from the Akan people. Their culture is the most dominant and apparent in present-day Ghana.
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Symbolism: The past can help to guide the future or the thought that, if a mistake has been made or something is forgotten, the wrong can be righted and that one can learn from experience. A symbol of the wisdom of learning from the past to build for the future.
Symbolism: The past can help to guide the future or the thought that, if a mistake has been made or something is forgotten, the wrong can be righted and that one can learn from experience. A symbol of the wisdom of learning from the past to build for the future.
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2 comments:
Reeta I actually have that tattoo!! Cool!
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