Above is an image of a traditional cloth created in Ghana called ' Kente '. The cloth is woven with rich bright colours and decorative patterns are repeated throughout the cloth similar to Aztec Patterns.
Below is a traditional African Symbol called "Gye Nyame" is an Adrinkra symbol from Ghana, literally meaning "except for God".
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Traditional Symbols are also used as a form of pattern on kente cloth. Similar to the way Gustav Klimt often used symbolism in his paintings to convey different meaning and to give his paintings more depth.
Below are more African symbols with a meaning behind them that are often used as patterns.
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