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Akan Architecture Symbols

http://web.marshall.edu/akanart//akanadansie.html

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Dr George Kojo Arthur and Prof. Robert Rowe of Marshall University examine the decorative symbols used in buildings of the Akan people of Ghana.

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Integrated Social Development Centre

http://www.isodec.org.gh

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NGO working for sustainable human development through the empowerment of the poor and other marginalised groups, especially women. Offices in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani and Tamale.

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ISOC - Internet Society, Ghana Chapter

http://www.isoc.org.gh

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Promoting the expansion of the Internet in Ghana including infrastructure, value-added services, content, use and technical advancement. Particular attention on reaching the rural communities in a manner and language suitable for their participation. Membership, activities, press releases and FAQ.

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Kente Cloth

http://www.erols.com/kemet/kente.htm

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Kente is an Asante ceremonial cloth hand-woven on a horizontal treadle loom. Strips measuring about 4 inches wide are sewn together into larger pieces of cloths. In a total cultural context, kente is more important than just a cloth. It is a visual representation of history, philosophy, ethics, oral literature, moral values, social code of conduct, religious beliefs, political thought and aesthetic principles.

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Meanings of Symbols in Adinkra Cloth

http://www.erols.com/kemet/adinkra.htm

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The production and use of Adinkra are associated with the Asante people than any other group of people. Around the 19th Century, the Asante people developed their unique art of adinkra printing. Adinkra cloths were made and used exclusively by the royalty and spiritual leaders for very important sacred ceremonies and rituals.

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Nana Kwadwo Adu II Foundation for Ghana, Inc.

http://iam4ghana.org/

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The Foundation is dedicated to increasing awareness of Ghana by Americans. Activities designed to accomplish this include travel, cultural exchange, workshops with local American youth (which also target improved learning), community development in Adumasa, Ghana and entertainment.

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Navrongo and Lawra

http://www.erols.com/johnston

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Ever wonder what life might be like in a small African village? Information on the history, language, culture, music, associations and projects of these two small West African villages in the remote Upper East and Upper West Regions of Ghana.

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Playland 99

http://www.playland99.net

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A charity aimed at improving the basic education of children from rural Ghana. Donations in the form of used games, toys and money will be used to equip the playcenter in Tumu, Upperwest region, Ghana, Africa.

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QuiltEthnic.com

http://www.quiltethnic.com

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Quilting and fiber related art, craft and textile traditions of diverse ethnic groups from contemporary, traditional and historical perspectives.

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