AYILÖ KPEE SHIA

( The sacramental clay does not eat dirt )

Interpretation: Nobles come from all backgrounds, rich or poor

Source: Abëtëi : Modern Gadangme Emblems, by Ishmael Fiifi Annobil / Published by Totem

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AKÖ DADE

( Bite the Iron )

Interpretation: Resolve your differences face-to-Face, however unpleasant | Stand up to adversity

Source: Abëtëi : Modern Gadangme Emblems, by Ishmael Fiifi Annobil / Published by Totem   
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MANTSË MUSUÑ BLOOBLO

( King with a Slender Belly )

Interpretation: True power comes from self-sacrifice, not from greed

Source: Abëtëi : Modern Gadangme Emblems, by Ishmael Fiifi Annobil / Published by Totem

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GBA OGBË

( Hew Your Own Path )

Interpretation: Follow no path one but your own | Each destiny is unique

Source: Abëtëi : Modern Gadangme Emblems, by Ishmael Fiifi Annobil / Published by Totem

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HAAJÏÏ ASHÏA PO YË KPEEHE KOME KË HEDZÖLËHEÏ EÑYÖ

( Even the House Of Twins Has One Meeting Place and Two Places Of Rest )

Interpretation: Independence | Individuality | Autonomy | Freedom

Source: Abëtëi : Modern Gadangme Emblems by Ishmael Fiifi Annobil / Published by Totem

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 AKOO NAABU BËNKË EHINMËË KE ETUE HE

( The Parrot’s Beak Is Near It’s Eye and Ear )

Interpretation: Truth | Veracity

Source: Abëtëi : Modern Gadangme Emblems by Ishmael Fiifi Annobil / Published by Totem

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YITSO MLIÑ JAO

( Snare of the Mind )

Interpretation: You may escape justice, but your conscience will always shackle you

Source: Abëtëi : Modern Gadangme Emblems by Ishmael Fiifi Annobil / Published by Totem

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KORLE KË ÑSHÖ | ABËTËIMANTSE

( Korle Lagoon and the Sea | Abëtëi King )

Interpretation: The Korle Lagoon and the Sea are the main spiritual founts of the Ga people

Source: Abëtëi : Modern Gadangme Emblems by Ishmael Fiifi Annobil / Published by Totem

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