American Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Ghanaians have identifiable symbols that are of great esteem and significance to them. The global world today is arguably threatening the survival of these symbols and the values they hold. Adinkra symbols are generally known in some circles of the Ghanaian society, however, a section of the population, thus the youth, seem unfamiliar with their knowledge and values. Symbols are representatives of objects, places, human beings, animals and events. These symbols are emblems that have been adopted in the past as tools for communication, information and education. Adinkra symbols are no exception in defining and identifying one’s background and cultural identity. The design of adinkrahene symbol for instance is embedded with philosophical underpinnings reflecting religion, socio-cultural and artistic domains, which demonstrate an understanding of its meaning, worth considering as themes. The religious, social, and artistic symbols communicate quite extensively, intrinsic and extrinsic elements of culture and traditional values This paper sought to identify and discuss Adinkra symbols, their meanings and significance and project their aesthetic and educational purposes as methods of observation, analysis, synthesis and interpretations as authentic sources for themes in teaching Drama in Education.