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Title: Africa: Adinkra Cloths
Description: These sites show and tell about the history of adinkra cloths, an art form from the Asante people of Ghana and the Gyaman people of Cote' d'lvoire. Includes sites about the Ashanti tribe that also wears this type of clothing. There are also related eThemes sites on Africa and Ghana.
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Resource Links: Adinkra Cloth Symbols
Here is a list of Adinkra symbols and their meanings. NOTE: Site includes ads and pop-up ads.

Akan Adinkra Cloths
Here is information and pictures of symbols on Adinkra cloths. Includes photos of people wearing the cloths.

Akan Cloths
Pictures and information about various cloths made by the Akan people of Ghana.

Crafts of Ghana
Here is an introduction to common crafts made in Ghana, including adinkra cloth.

Adinkra Ideograph Teacher Guide
Click on the "The Adrinka Ideograph Game Teacher's Guide" under the "More" heading on the lower right hand side of the page.

PBS: Create Your Own Adinkra Cloth
Click on "Create Your Own Adinkra Cloth" for directions on how to make an adinkra cloth.

eThemes Resource: Africa
These websites are about Africa. Here you will find information about African people, governments, languages, and culture. There are interactive timelines and exhibitions where students can explore African history or learn about African art. Included are several eThemes resources on related African themes.

eTheme Resource: Country: Ghana
These sites are about the Republic of Ghana, located in western Africa. Read about the customs, government, and history. See images of the Kente clothe and learn about the Ashanti people. There are links to eThemes Resources on Africa and adinkra cloths.

Education Standards: AL Standards:
G.2.2, G.4.2, G.5


AR Standards:
G.1.4.5, G.1.4.6, G.2.4.1, G.2.4.2, G.2.5.1, G.2.5.2, G.2.6.1, G.2.6.2, G.2.7.1, G.2.7.2


IL Standards:
17.A.2b, 18.A.2, 18.A.3


ME Standards:
2.C.4, 3.B.3


MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.7, 1, 3, 4, 6, 6.A.1, 7.A.4, 2a.F.1.c, 6.C.1, 6.C.1


NV Standards:
G.2.3.2, G4.2.4.3, G5.2.5.2, G6.2.6.2, G7.2.7.2, G7.2.7.3, G8.2.8.2, G8.2.8.3


OH Standards:
2.A.1.a, 2.A.1.c, 2.A.1.e, 2.A.1.f, 2.A.1.a, 2.A.1.c, 2.A.1.d, 2.A.1, 2.C.4


UT Standards:
3.1.a, 3.1.b, 3.1.c, 3.1.d, 4.1.a, 4.1.c


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Reviewed December 7, 2004.

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