Adinkra Vessels
This collection of Adinkra Vessels is inspired by my African ancestry. The Adinkra symbols originated from the Ashanti region of Ghana in west Africa. ‘Adinkra’ means ‘farewell’ and these ancient symbols were originally used in Ghana on ceremonial robes and for funerals.
My fascination with the Adinkra Symbols has led to in-depth research of their origins and meanings. There are hundreds of symbols and they all have different meanings steeped in ancient African wisdom.
Catherine Lucktaylor Ceramics
Cornwall, England
Sankofa Adinkra Vessel, Photo credit: Paul MounseyTall coil built and Raku fired vessel
Aya Adinkra Vessel, Photo Credit: Paul MounseyTall coil built and Raku fired vessel. 'Aya' is a symbol, of hardiness and resilience.
Fafanto Adinkra Vessel, Photo credit: Paul MounseyTall coil built and Raku fired vessel. The Adinkra symbol 'Fafanto' represents fragility and vulnerability.
Sankofa Adinkra Vessel, Photo credit: Paul MounseyCoil built and Raku fired vessel with Sankofa Adinkra Symbol. Sankofa means 'go back and take' and represents the need to learn from the wisdom of our ancestor by going back in time to bring forward what is useful for the present day.
Adinkra Vessels, Photo credit: Paul MounseyA group go four coil built and Raku fired Adinkra Vessels.