African symbols and their lmeanings

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Table with main symbols and their meaning for Africa

Symbol	Culture	Meaning
Ankh	Egyptian	Represents the key of life and serves as a symbol of eternal life, regeneration, and spiritual power.
Djembe Drum	West African	Represents the traditional drum used in West African music and dance, and serves as a symbol of African rhythms and cultural heritage.
Adinkra Symbols	Ghanaian	Represents a set of symbols used in Ghanaian textiles, pottery, and other art forms, and serves as a symbol of traditional values, wisdom, and spirituality.
Baobab Tree	African	Represents the iconic tree found in many parts of Africa, and serves as a symbol of resilience, survival, and natural beauty.
Zulu Shield	South African	Represents the traditional shield used by the Zulu people, and serves as a symbol of African warrior culture and heritage.
Maasai Beads	Kenyan and Tanzanian	Represents the traditional beaded jewelry worn by the Maasai people, and serves as a symbol of African craftsmanship, cultural identity, and beauty.
Pyramids	Egyptian	Represents the iconic pyramids of Egypt, and serves as a symbol of ancient Egyptian civilization, culture, and achievement.
Kente Cloth	Ghanaian	Represents the traditional woven cloth used in Ghanaian clothing and other textiles, and serves as a symbol of African artistry, cultural heritage, and spirituality.
Baule Mask	Ivorian	Represents the traditional mask used in Baule culture in Ivory Coast, and serves as a symbol of African art, spirituality, and cultural identity.
Lion	African	Represents strength, courage, and power, and serves as a symbol of African wildlife, culture, and heritage.
African Elephant	African	Represents the largest land animal and serves as a symbol of African wildlife, power, and majesty.
Masai Mara	Kenyan	Represents the iconic national reserve in Kenya, and serves as a symbol of African wildlife, natural beauty, and conservation.
Sankofa	Ghanaian	Represents the West African concept of learning from the past to build a better future, and serves as a symbol of African wisdom, cultural heritage, and social justice.
Ubuntu	African	Represents the African philosophy of humanism, and serves as a symbol of community, compassion, and human dignity.
Ndebele House Painting	South African	Represents the traditional art form used to decorate the homes of the Ndebele people in South Africa, and serves as a symbol of African artistic expression and cultural heritage.
African Mask	African	Represents the traditional mask used in many African cultures for religious, cultural, and artistic purposes, and serves as a symbol of African spirituality, identity, and creativity.
Baobab Fruit	African	Represents the fruit of the baobab tree, and serves as a symbol of African nutrition, health, and sustainability.
Berber Carpet	North African	Represents the traditional carpet woven by the Berber people in North Africa, and serves as a symbol of African craftsmanship, beauty, and cultural heritage.
Kalimba	African	Represents the traditional African thumb piano, and serves as a symbol of African music, rhythm, and cultural heritage.
Black Panther	African	Represents the iconic big cat found in many parts of Africa, and serves as a symbol of African wildlife, strength, and beauty.

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