African - American Heritage Trophy & Recognition Award - GYE NYAME

Description

The Gye Nyame (gee-yaa-may) symbol is the most popular of the group of sacred Adinkra Symbols ascribed to the Akan people who settled in the area of West Africa. The influence of the Gye Nyame symbol and other African traditions helped inspire the negro spirituals created by African slaves to express their feelings and for cheering each other during the slave trade. Imported from Ghana. Handcrafted of premium Sese wood. Made of non-endangered wood