Funtunfunefu-Denkyemfunefu
This symbol, Funtunfunefu-Denkyemfunefu, is named for the freshwater
Siamese crocodiles whom share one stomach, yet fight over food. These
crocodiles are native to Borneo, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar,
Thailand and Vietnam.
This popular Adinkra symbol signifies the unification of people of
different cultural backgrounds for achieving common objectives despite
their divergent views and opinions about life. The symbol stresses the
importance of democracy and encourages the oneness of humanity.
The Asante people of Ghana and the Gyaman people of the Ivory Coast
originally designed the Adinkra symbols. The symbols embody non-verbal
communicative and aesthetic values, as well as the way of life of the
people who designed them. Once used only by royalty for spiritual rituals,
the symbols now are usually printed on fabric to be worn on celebrative
occasions and during ritual.
