Bambɔlse as Commodity: The Revival of Wall Murals in Sirigu, Ghana

Symbols The abstract geometrical figures all have symbolic meanings. Some of the most important geometrical figures used are presented below. Cows | Akun-nyana-nii Atereeba Kunyana was a man blessed with many cattle. His cows were very wise and followed each other in a straight line without disturbing each other in their movement. The design remembers the man, his wealth and the remarkable character of his numerous cows. The design symbolizes wealth and prosperity so it is used often, usually at the top of walls. Broken Calabash | Wanzagsi The calabash is a fruit from the field. After harvest it is dried and the seedsremoved. The hard skin is used for numerous purposes especially by women. Even when it is broken, they use it for their pottery-works. The design symbolizes the usefulness of the calabash. When a woman dies, a calabash is broken to symbolize that she will be using the calabash in the next world.