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❯If I Ever Forget
A project by
.kojo Adumatta
&
Nana D′Artist (Poet)
.kojo Adumatta
&
Nana D′Artist (Poet)
Isaba Kingdom
.kojo Adumatta
“Adinkra Chief Isaba Kingdom (Nigeria)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
“Adinkra Chief Isaba Kingdom (Nigeria)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
If I ever forget, remind me that I′m a King
If I ever forget, remind me that I′m a Queen
If I ever forget, remind me that I′m a Queen
Abomey Kingdom
.kojo Adumatta
“Adinkra Chief Abomey Dynasty (Benin)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
“Adinkra Chief Abomey Dynasty (Benin)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
Remind me that I am groomed
In more than just my spoken tongue
In more than just my spoken tongue
Kingdom of Bana
.kojo Adumatta
“Adinkra Chief Kingdom of Bana (Cameroon)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
“Adinkra Chief Kingdom of Bana (Cameroon)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
Long before I could even speak
I had signs and symbols
To share my thoughts and pass on wisdom
I had signs and symbols
To share my thoughts and pass on wisdom
Zulu Kingdom
.kojo Adumatta
“Adinkra Chief Zulu Kingdom (South Africa)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
“Adinkra Chief Zulu Kingdom (South Africa)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
Remind me that I can be in touch
With my ancestors through messages
With my ancestors through messages
Kingdom of Rwanda
.kojo Adumatta
“Adinkra Chief Kingdom of Rwanda (Rwanda)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
“Adinkra Chief Kingdom of Rwanda (Rwanda)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
Impregnated on the walls of temples
In ancient Egyptian Dynasties and Kingdoms
In ancient Egyptian Dynasties and Kingdoms
Ashanti Kingdom
.kojo Adumatta
“Adinkra Chief Ashanti Kingdom (Ghana)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
“Adinkra Chief Ashanti Kingdom (Ghana)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
If I ever lose my way, take me back home
- Sankofa -
- Sankofa -
Tooro Kingdom
.kojo Adumatta
“Adinkra Chief Tooro Kingdom (Uganda)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
“Adinkra Chief Tooro Kingdom (Uganda)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
Adinkra Symbols to get me back on track
And restore the hopes
Manifested in me through my bloodline
And restore the hopes
Manifested in me through my bloodline
Maseko or Gomani Dynasty
.kojo Adumatta
“Adinkra Chief (Female) Maseko or Gomani Dynasty (Malawi)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
“Adinkra Chief (Female) Maseko or Gomani Dynasty (Malawi)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
If my mood ever gets grey and begins to fade away
Remind me of myself in different colours
Remind me of myself in different colours
Benin Kingdom
.kojo Adumatta
“Adinkra Chief (Female) Benin Kingdom (Benin)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
“Adinkra Chief (Female) Benin Kingdom (Benin)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
The ones I wear, the ones painted on my face
The ones on my buildings
The ones on my buildings
Ashanti Kingdom
.kojo Adumatta
“Adinkra Chief (Female) Ashanti Kingdom (Ghana)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
“Adinkra Chief (Female) Ashanti Kingdom (Ghana)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
As I brush through memory lane
Somewhere in Abomey
Somewhere in Abomey
Kingdom of Morocco
.kojo Adumatta
“Adinkra Chief (Female) Kingdom of Morocco (Morocco)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
“Adinkra Chief (Female) Kingdom of Morocco (Morocco)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
Remind me of how the talking drum
Keeps telling me that I am never lonely
Keeps telling me that I am never lonely
Kingdom of Rwanda
.kojo Adumatta
“Adinkra Chief (Female) Kingdom of Rwanda (Rwanda)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
“Adinkra Chief (Female) Kingdom of Rwanda (Rwanda)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
If I ever forget, remind me that I′m a King
If I ever forget, remind me that I′m a Queen
If I ever forget, remind me that I′m a Queen
South Africa
.kojo Adumatta
“Adinkra “Chief“ (Female) South Africa (South Africa)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
“Adinkra “Chief“ (Female) South Africa (South Africa)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
Remind me that I am the remaining piece
Of a big puzzle of African royalty
Of a big puzzle of African royalty
Tooro Kingdom
.kojo Adumatta
“Adinkra Chief (Female) Tooro Kingdom (Uganda)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
“Adinkra Chief (Female) Tooro Kingdom (Uganda)“ 2016
Acrylic on wood, nail in acrylic glass, aluminium with coloured film
50,7 x 40 x 6,5 (cm) - 19,96 x 15,75 x 2,56 (in)
If I ever forget, remind me
I was raised with the core values of togetherness
Tradition, culture and loyalty
I was raised with the core values of togetherness
Tradition, culture and loyalty