Pendant Bearing the Akofena
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Akofena is a lucky charm from West Africa associated with great values.
- Akofena is a symbol from Ghanaian Adinkra
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Worn by warriors of all kinds
- Formed by two traditional crossed swords
- Material: stainless steel
- Pendant size: 1.8 x 2.6 cm
- Refund ALWAYS possible (see our returns policy)
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Okay, but what should Akofena mean to me?
The answer to this question is simple : courage, strength and heroism are the main ideas carried by this sacred pendant.
In fact, “Akofena” is an African language word that can be translated into French as “war sword”. We can easily understand from this that this symbol is associated with fighters.
Originating in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, crossed swords of this kind were a popular motif in the creation of standards and emblems carried by powerful African chiefs.
The Akan states (a region wedged between the Comoé and Volta rivers) have long used Akofena at the highest levels of power themselves. As a symbol of state authority, it was associated with prestige and power.
According to some, this powerful symbol helped states survive by instilling strength and courage in the hearts of the warriors who defended their land.
Truly, this pendant bearing the Akofena offers us a powerful lucky charm in which many Africans have placed their trust (and rightly so!)
