#akanculture Ornament from the Akan people, 20th century, Quai Branly Museum [ O U T L I N E S ] is an offering to a legendary King Crocodile. In Akan animist Culture, the crocodile is a complex and mysterious animal. Depending on his posture, he represents something. This symbol is not an Adinkra but it is well known and used in the Akan culture. It represents gender dualism, the idea that "When you balance the feminine and masculine aspects within yourself, regardless if you are male or female, you get to experience your whole and complete human being that is strong, wise, loving and creative and, at the same time, nurturing and gentle." Words by Alva #ohiri #ohiristudio #ohiriboard #heritage #symbol #crocodile #genderdualism #malefemale @ohiristudio do not own all this pictures, all copyrights and credit go to the respective owner.