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Meaning

The foot of a hen. It is a symbol for nurturing coupled with discipline. This Adinkra is from the proverb, “Akoko nan tia ba na enkum ba,” literally, “The foot of a hen steps on the child (chick) but it doesn’t kill the child (chick).”

Pronunciation of Akoko Nan

Significance

Discipline is good but it must be moderated with love lest it goes overboard.

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